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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Sheffield, MA is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.03 mi
03h 20m
Flight
116.6 mi
187.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.6 mi
Kilometers
187.65 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.03 mi
Kilometers
225.36 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheffield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T06:19
Arrive Sheffield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fall River
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hampden
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Fall River
69.9 mi
01h 40m
To Sheffield
70.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 22 sec · Bedford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard

    1262 ft · 38 sec · Milliken Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector

    64 m · 4 sec · Milken Boulevard Connector

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI

    118 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence RI

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

    14.6 mi · 18 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1047 ft · 13 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2109 ft · 26 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    889 ft · 11 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on 6/10 Connector

    1.4 km · 55 sec · 6/10 Connector

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Dennis J. Roberts Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Dennis J. Roberts Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Atwood Avenue

    1210 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Johnston

    86 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Atwood Avenue

    2198 ft · 42 sec · Atwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hartford Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Hartford Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Hartford Pike

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hartford Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on Grand Army Highway

    10 mi · 12 min · Grand Army Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Providence Pike

    1224 ft · 16 sec · Providence Pike

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Providence Pike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Providence Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Providence Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Providence Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Hartford Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Providence Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Providence Turnpike

  28. 28

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hartford Turnpike

  29. 29

    Continue on Hampton Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Boston Post Road

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Willimantic Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Willimantic Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Jonathan Trumbull Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Willimantic Turnpike

    3044 ft · 39 sec · Willimantic Turnpike

  36. 36

    Continue on Hop River Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Hop River Road

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight right

    2 mi · 3 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven

    1834 ft · 41 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    1486 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Albany Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on Avon Mountain Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road

  44. 44

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Albany Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Albany Turnpike

  46. 46

    Keep slight right to continue on Albany Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Albany Turnpike

  47. 47

    Continue on Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  48. 48

    Continue on New Hartford Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · New Hartford Road

  49. 49

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  50. 50

    Continue on Winsted-Norfolk Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Winsted-Norfolk Road

  51. 51

    Continue on Greenwoods Road East

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Greenwoods Road East

  52. 52

    Continue on East Canaan Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Canaan Road

  53. 53

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  54. 54

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    2187 ft · 1 min · Railroad Street

  55. 55

    Continue on Ashley Falls Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Ashley Falls Road

  56. 56

    Turn left onto Depot Square

    680 ft · 30 sec · Depot Square

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Square

Car Route Details

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

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
57 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hop River Road
14.9 mi · 11%
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 10%
Grand Army Highway
10 mi · 7%
Boston Post Road
7.46 mi · 5%
Albany Avenue
6.74 mi · 5%
Ashley Falls Road
5.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

14.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampden
01h 40m from Fall River
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fall River and Mostly Sunny near Sheffield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hampden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Fall River and 70.2 miles from Sheffield.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.22 one way or $38.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fall River and Mostly Sunny near Sheffield.

Stop Ideas Near Hampden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hampden, 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 Hampden.

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

16 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

24 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Windsor station

30 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Sheffield. Straight-line distance: 116.6 mi (187.65 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sheffield

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population3,112
Coordinates42.1103700, -73.3551100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Sheffield (-73.35511, 42.11037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.7 L · about $19.22
Round trip
$38.43
9.88 gal · 37.4 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.22 $38.43
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.72 $43.44
Premium $4.80 $23.71 $47.41
Diesel $4.49 $22.17 $44.34

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 Sheffield. The current time is 06:19:03.

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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.