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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Upton, MA is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
45.76 mi
01h 06m
Flight
39.96 mi
64.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.96 mi
Kilometers
64.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.76 mi
Kilometers
73.64 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:30 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 9:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-15T19:23
Arrive Upton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
North Seekonk
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Fall River
22.9 mi
00h 33m
To Upton
22.9 mi
00h 33m

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 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 22 sec · Bedford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard

    1262 ft · 38 sec · Milliken Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector

    64 m · 4 sec · Milken Boulevard Connector

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI

    118 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence RI

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

    14.6 mi · 18 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlet Avenue

    127 m · 7 sec · Hamlet Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Court Street

    1036 ft · 17 sec · Court Street

  21. 21

    Continue on High Street

    1216 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Arnold Street

    135 m · 14 sec · Arnold Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    68 m · 5 sec · Railroad Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Harris Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Harris Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    2268 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Blackstone Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Providence Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Providence Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Providence Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    1916 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Mendon Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mendon Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Grove Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Grove Street

  33. 33

    Continue on North Main Street

    122 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 32%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 16%
Blackstone Street
3.29 mi · 7%
Providence Street
3.2 mi · 7%
Old Louisquisset Pike
2.95 mi · 6%
North Avenue
2.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

14.6 mi · 00h 18m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Seekonk
00h 33m from Fall River
Leave By
4:16 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 Upton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

North Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Fall River and 22.9 miles from Upton.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 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 Upton.

Stop Ideas Near North Seekonk

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

10 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

38 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

44 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Kingston station

49 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Upton. Straight-line distance: 39.96 mi (64.31 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Upton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population8,088
Coordinates42.1745400, -71.6022900
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Upton (-71.60229, 42.17454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.53
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.26 $12.53
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.08 $14.16
Premium $4.80 $7.73 $15.45
Diesel $4.49 $7.23 $14.45

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Upton. The current time is 19:23:32.

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.