How far is Fall River, MA from West Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to West Springfield, MA is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
103 mi
02h 09m
Flight
80.39 mi
129.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.39 mi
Kilometers
129.38 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103 mi
Kilometers
165.76 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T02:12
Arrive West Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Fall River
51.4 mi
01h 04m
To West Springfield
51.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and West Springfield.

  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

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield

    779 ft · 12 sec

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Dwight Street

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Dwight Street

    945 ft · 26 sec · Dwight Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Carew Street

    883 ft · 15 sec · Carew Street

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Plainfield Street

    2404 ft · 36 sec · Plainfield Street

  38. 38

    Continue on West Street

    941 ft · 12 sec · West Street

  39. 39

    Continue on North End Bridge

    1194 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Street

    87 m · 4 sec · Park Street

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Street

    103 m · 6 sec · Park Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    946 ft · 46 sec · Hanover Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Southworth Street

    90 m · 21 sec · Southworth Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Lathrop Street

    575 ft · 27 sec · Lathrop Street

  45. 45

    Turn right

    74 m · 18 sec

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.3 mi · 41%
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 14%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 7%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 7%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 7%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
80.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
01h 04m from Fall River
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near West Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fall River to West Springfield?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Fall River and 51.6 miles from West Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around West Springfield is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and West Springfield. Straight-line distance: 80.39 mi (129.38 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
West Springfield

#2 West Springfield

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Population28,397
Coordinates42.1070400, -72.6203700
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: West Springfield (-72.62037, 42.10704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.76 L · about $14.16
Round trip
$28.32
7.28 gal · 27.52 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.16 $28.32
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.01 $32.01
Premium $4.80 $17.47 $34.94
Diesel $4.49 $16.34 $32.67

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 West Springfield. The current time is 02:12:23.

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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.