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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Westwood, MA is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
47.73 mi
01h 00m
Flight
35.59 mi
57.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.59 mi
Kilometers
57.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.73 mi
Kilometers
76.81 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive Westwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Fall River
23.9 mi
00h 30m
To Westwood
23.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood

    1493 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto High Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · High Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Pond Street

    1597 ft · 49 sec · Pond Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Crouse Avenue

    73 m · 11 sec · Crouse Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crouse Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 69%
I 95 North
4.48 mi · 9%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 8%
High Street
2.35 mi · 5%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 4%
I 93 South
0.98 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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 30m from Fall River
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fall River and Chance Rain Showers near Westwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Fall River and 23.9 miles from Westwood.

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

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fall River and Chance Rain Showers near Westwood.

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Westwood. Straight-line distance: 35.59 mi (57.28 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Westwood

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population16,384
Coordinates42.2139900, -71.2245000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Westwood (-71.2245, 42.21399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.38 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.15
3.38 gal · 12.76 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.57 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.43 $14.86
Premium $4.80 $8.11 $16.22
Diesel $4.49 $7.58 $15.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Westwood. The current time is 01:27:15.

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.