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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Whitman, MA is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
31.45 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.53 mi
45.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.53 mi
Kilometers
45.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.45 mi
Kilometers
50.61 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, May 2, 9:37 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Sat, May 2, 10:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-05-02T20:51
Arrive Whitman
Sat, May 2, 9:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Fall River
15.7 mi
00h 23m
To Whitman
15.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Saturday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16 mi · 18 min · Amvets Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham

    1730 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 East: Bridgewater

    532 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

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

    1082 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Central Square

    649 ft · 14 sec · Central Square

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Bedford Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bedford Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Auburn Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Auburn Street

  15. 15

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

    3087 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    124 m · 17 sec · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Street

    615 ft · 27 sec · Central Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
16 mi · 51%
Bedford Street
4.51 mi · 14%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 13%
Pleasant Street
2.97 mi · 9%
Broad Street
1.42 mi · 5%
Auburn Street
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

16 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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 23m from Fall River
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fall River and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Fall River and 15.7 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fall River and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.91 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Whitman

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population15,295
Coordinates42.0806600, -70.9356000
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Whitman (-70.9356, 42.08066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.2 L · about $4.32
Round trip
$8.64
2.22 gal · 8.4 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.32 $8.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.88 $9.76
Premium $4.80 $5.33 $10.65
Diesel $4.49 $4.98 $9.96

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and Whitman. The current time is 20:51:23.

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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.