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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Sherborn, MA is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.49 mi
01h 10m
Flight
38.74 mi
62.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.74 mi
Kilometers
62.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.49 mi
Kilometers
82.86 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherborn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 16, 1:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-15T22:45
Arrive Sherborn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Raynham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Fall River
25.7 mi
00h 35m
To Sherborn
25.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15 mi · 17 min · Amvets Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Mansfield

    2556 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Commercial Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rockhill Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Rockhill Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Pierce Street

    1654 ft · 29 sec · Pierce Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Turner Road

    1086 ft · 18 sec · Turner Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pond Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Union Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Street

    147 m · 8 sec · Union Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rockwood Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Rockwood Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Rockwood Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Holbrook Street

    841 ft · 14 sec · Holbrook Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    1432 ft · 24 sec · Baltimore Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Norfolk Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norfolk Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Village Street

    667 ft · 11 sec · Village Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Plain Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Plain Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Exchange Street

    79 m · 5 sec · Exchange Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Orchard Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Orchard Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Bullard Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Sawin Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Sawin Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sawin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
15 mi · 29%
I 495 North
11.8 mi · 23%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 8%
MA 140 North
3.58 mi · 7%
South Main Street
2.16 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

15 mi · 00h 17m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
38.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 35m from Fall River
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog leaving Fall River and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Fall River and 25.7 miles from Sherborn.

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

The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog around Fall River and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherborn.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

45 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Sherborn. Straight-line distance: 38.74 mi (62.35 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sherborn

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population4,383
Coordinates42.2389900, -71.3697800
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Sherborn (-71.36978, 42.23899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.88 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.16
3.64 gal · 13.76 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.08 $14.16
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.00 $16.01
Premium $4.80 $8.73 $17.47
Diesel $4.49 $8.17 $16.34

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Sherborn. The current time is 22:45:47.

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.