How far is Fall River, MA from South Peabody, MA?

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to South Peabody, MA is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
65.09 mi
01h 28m
Flight
56.84 mi
91.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.84 mi
Kilometers
91.47 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.09 mi
Kilometers
104.76 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Sat, Apr 18, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-18T18:03
Arrive South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Avon
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Fall River
32.6 mi
00h 44m
To South Peabody
32.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and South Peabody.

  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

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  20. 20

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Western Avenue

    59 m · 3 sec · Western Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue

    2865 ft · 59 sec · Western Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    687 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Boston Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Boston Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2151 ft · 42 sec · Broadway

  27. 27

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway

  28. 28

    Continue on Lynn Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bay State Boulevard

    18 m · 3 sec · Bay State Boulevard

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay State Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 50%
I 93 North
12 mi · 18%
Broadway
4.47 mi · 7%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 6%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
US 1 North
2.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

32.8 mi · 00h 38m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
56.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 44m from Fall River
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fall River and Mostly Cloudy near South Peabody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fall River to South Peabody?

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Fall River and 32.6 miles from South Peabody.

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

The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fall River and Mostly Cloudy near South Peabody.

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and South Peabody. Straight-line distance: 56.84 mi (91.47 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Peabody

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population50,293
Coordinates42.5098200, -70.9494900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: South Peabody (-70.94949, 42.50982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.89
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.95 $17.89
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.11 $20.23
Premium $4.80 $11.04 $22.08
Diesel $4.49 $10.32 $20.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and South Peabody. The current time is 18:03:44.

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.