How far is Fall River, MA from Scituate, MA?

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Scituate, MA is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.15 mi
01h 13m
Flight
40.66 mi
65.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.66 mi
Kilometers
65.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.15 mi
Kilometers
87.15 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scituate
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Scituate
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fall River
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plympton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Fall River
27.1 mi
00h 36m
To Scituate
27.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Scituate.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Scituate.

  1. 1

    Start on Purchase Street

    14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    55 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Bedford Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Central Street

    944 ft · 28 sec · Central Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Davol Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Davol Street

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Amvets Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 East: Middleboro

    1854 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New State Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New State Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cape Road

    2526 ft · 43 sec · Cape Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Harding Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Harding Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 North: Boston

    2918 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Pilgrims Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 14: Duxbury, Pembroke

    904 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Congress Street

    88 m · 7 sec · Congress Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lincoln Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1002 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Acorn Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Acorn Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moraine Street

    1666 ft · 40 sec · Moraine Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ocean Street

    2121 ft · 1 min · Ocean Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Chief Justice Cushing Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Country Way

    43 m · 3 sec · Country Way

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Country Way

    1265 ft · 43 sec · Country Way

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    538 ft · 14 sec · Stockbridge Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto First Parish Road

    2048 ft · 58 sec · First Parish Road

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on First Parish Road

    71 m · 7 sec · First Parish Road

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    1180 ft · 29 sec · Front Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Allen Place

    81 m · 12 sec · Allen Place

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and Scituate.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middleborough Rotary
14.7 mi · 27%
Amvets Highway
11.6 mi · 21%
Pilgrims Highway
6.5 mi · 12%
Main Street
5.19 mi · 10%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 7%
New State Highway
2.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Middleborough Rotary

Exit the rotary

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plympton
00h 36m from Fall River
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Scituate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Scituate?

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plympton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Fall River and 27.1 miles from Scituate.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Scituate is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Plympton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plympton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plympton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

49 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

49 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

50 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Scituate. Straight-line distance: 40.66 mi (65.44 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Scituate

#2 Scituate

Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population19,047
Coordinates42.1959300, -70.7258700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Scituate (-70.72587, 42.19593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.40 $16.80
Premium $4.80 $9.17 $18.33
Diesel $4.49 $8.57 $17.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Scituate. The current time is 01:19:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.