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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Stoneham, MA is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
60.59 mi
01h 17m
Flight
53.87 mi
86.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.87 mi
Kilometers
86.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.59 mi
Kilometers
97.51 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stoneham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Stoneham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
30.3 mi
00h 38m
To Stoneham
30.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Stoneham, Melrose

    1424 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Fellsway

    1458 ft · 27 sec · Fellsway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Winter Street

    56 m · 8 sec · Winter Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winter Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 54%
I 93 North
18.7 mi · 31%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 7%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
Main Street
1 mi · 2%
Fellsway
0.28 mi
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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 38m from Fall River
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fall River and Light Rain Likely near Stoneham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 30.3 miles from Fall River and 30.3 miles from Stoneham.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fall River and Light Rain Likely near Stoneham.

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 Stoneham. Straight-line distance: 53.87 mi (86.7 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Stoneham

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population23,961
Coordinates42.4801000, -71.0995000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Stoneham (-71.0995, 42.4801)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.65
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.32 $16.65
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.41 $18.82
Premium $4.80 $10.27 $20.54
Diesel $4.49 $9.60 $19.21

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 Stoneham. The current time is 23:36:26.

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.