How far is Freetown, MA from Fall River, MA?
The driving distance from Freetown, MA to Fall River, MA is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freetown and Fall River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freetown and Fall River.
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Start on the route
83 m · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Slab Bridge Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Slab Bridge Road
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Continue on Elm Street
2092 ft · 58 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Mill Street
590 ft · 17 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South, MA 79 South: Fall River, Newport, Rhode Island
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway
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Turn left
530 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Durfee Street
1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street
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Turn left onto Bank Street
694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street
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Turn right onto Purchase Street
110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Freetown and Fall River.
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.
Western Fall River Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Freetown and Partly Sunny near Fall River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freetown to Fall River?
The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Freetown and 6.2 miles from Fall River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Freetown and Partly Sunny near Fall River.
Stop Ideas Near Somerset
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freetown and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 7.75 mi (12.47 km).
#1 Freetown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 9,432 |
| Coordinates | 41.7667700, -71.0328200 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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