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

The driving distance from Grafton, MA to Fall River, MA is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
53.28 mi
01h 00m
Flight
44.31 mi
71.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.31 mi
Kilometers
71.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.28 mi
Kilometers
85.74 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 Fall River
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Grafton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grafton
2026-04-22T22:30
Arrive Fall River
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM 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
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grafton
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
Blackstone
MA

Town in Virginia

From Grafton
27.8 mi
00h 30m
To Fall River
25.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Worcester Street

    26 m · 5 sec · Worcester Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Millbury Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Millbury Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Canal Street

    808 ft · 19 sec · Canal Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Canal Street

    598 ft · 12 sec · Canal Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Elm Street

    3174 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Elm Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Elm Street

    66 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    103 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    67 m · 3 sec · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · East Providence Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street

    585 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

    147 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hartwell Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · Hartwell Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Troy Street

    817 ft · 22 sec · Troy Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    564 ft · 20 sec · Bedford Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 25%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 14%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 14%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 13%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 11%
Old Louisquisset Pike
4.12 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

13.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
44.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackstone
00h 30m from Grafton
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Grafton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 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?

Blackstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Grafton and 25.5 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blackstone

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

24 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 44.31 mi (71.31 km).

Grafton

#1 Grafton

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,082
Coordinates42.2070400, -71.6856200
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Fall River

#2 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester Street (-71.685504, 42.207067)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.27 $16.53
Premium $4.80 $9.02 $18.04
Diesel $4.49 $8.44 $16.87

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 Grafton and Fall River. The current time is 22:30:02.

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.