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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Swampscott, MA is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
63.31 mi
01h 24m
Flight
54.54 mi
87.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.54 mi
Kilometers
87.77 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.31 mi
Kilometers
101.89 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swampscott
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Swampscott
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
31.7 mi
00h 42m
To Swampscott
31.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Massachusetts Avenue, Roxbury, Frontage Road

    575 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Frontage Road Northbound

    1362 ft · 29 sec · Frontage Road Northbound

  11. 11

    Continue on Frontage Road Northbound

    1665 ft · 37 sec · Frontage Road Northbound

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    2083 ft · 39 sec · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  16. 16

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Lynnway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lynnway

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nahant Circle

    673 ft · 9 sec · Lynn Shore Drive

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Lynn Shore Drive

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lynn Shore Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Humphrey Street

    904 ft · 19 sec · Humphrey Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    127 m · 13 sec · Monument Avenue

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Elmwood Road

    54 m · 6 sec · Elmwood Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Elmwood Road

    126 m · 20 sec · Elmwood Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Hardy Road

    128 m · 19 sec · Hardy Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hardy Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 52%
I 93 North
11.8 mi · 19%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 6%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 4%
Lynnway
2.17 mi · 3%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 2%
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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 42m from Fall River
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Swampscott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 31.7 miles from Fall River and 31.6 miles from Swampscott.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Swampscott is Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers.

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 Swampscott. Straight-line distance: 54.54 mi (87.77 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Swampscott

Town in Massachusetts

Population15,462
Coordinates42.4709300, -70.9175500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Swampscott (-70.91755, 42.47093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.46 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.35
4.46 gal · 16.92 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.67 $17.35
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.81 $19.61
Premium $4.80 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $4.49 $10.01 $20.02

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 Swampscott. The current time is 02:35:04.

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.