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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Sudbury, MA is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
62.96 mi
01h 23m
Flight
48.98 mi
78.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.98 mi
Kilometers
78.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.96 mi
Kilometers
101.33 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sudbury
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T02:56
Arrive Sudbury
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
31.5 mi
00h 41m
To Sudbury
31.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
61°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 Sudbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll

    129 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    107 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    125 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    719 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 30 West: Weston

    34 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    3152 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wellesley Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street

  21. 21

    Continue on School Street

    2542 ft · 58 sec · School Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Boston Post Road Bypass

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cochituate Road

    609 ft · 22 sec · Cochituate Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Old Sudbury Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Sudbury Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Hudson Road

    1073 ft · 23 sec · Hudson Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 52%
I 95 North
12 mi · 19%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 6%
Boston Post Road Bypass
3.44 mi · 5%
Old Sudbury Road
3.07 mi · 5%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 3%
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 41m from Fall River
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Sudbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 31.5 miles from Fall River and 31.5 miles from Sudbury.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Sudbury. Straight-line distance: 48.98 mi (78.83 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sudbury

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.

Population19,453
Coordinates42.3834300, -71.4161700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Sudbury (-71.41617, 42.38343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.41 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.27
4.44 gal · 16.82 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.64 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.80 $10.65 $21.31
Diesel $4.49 $9.96 $19.93

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 Sudbury. The current time is 02:56:20.

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.