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

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Winthrop, MA is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
57.02 mi
01h 15m
Flight
47.37 mi
76.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.37 mi
Kilometers
76.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.02 mi
Kilometers
91.77 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Fall River
28.5 mi
00h 37m
To Winthrop
28.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · McClellan Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Boardman Street

    2114 ft · 47 sec · Boardman Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saratoga Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Saratoga Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Saratoga Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Saratoga Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2339 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hermon Street

    1928 ft · 53 sec · Hermon Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    809 ft · 16 sec · Winthrop Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 58%
I 93 North
11.8 mi · 21%
Davol Street
4.03 mi · 7%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 3%
Massachusetts Turnpike
1.48 mi · 3%
I 90 East
1.18 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 37m from Fall River
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Winthrop.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Fall River and 28.5 miles from Winthrop.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Winthrop is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Winthrop. Straight-line distance: 47.37 mi (76.24 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Winthrop

City in Massachusetts

Population18,446
Coordinates42.3751000, -70.9828300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: Winthrop (-70.98283, 42.3751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.62 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.64
4.02 gal · 15.24 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.82 $15.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.84 $17.68
Premium $4.80 $9.65 $19.29
Diesel $4.49 $9.02 $18.04

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 Winthrop. The current time is 03:05:41.

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.