How far is Groton, MA from Fall River, MA?
The driving distance from Groton, MA to Fall River, MA is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Groton and Fall River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groton and Fall River.
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Start on the route
27 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Boston Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Boston Road
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Continue on Great Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Great Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
60.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
14.6 mi · 17 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 Groton and Fall River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
60.3 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Groton 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 Groton to Fall River?
The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Groton and 44.1 miles from Fall River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.02 one way or $24.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Groton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Providence station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Groton and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 66.42 mi (106.9 km).
#1 Groton
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 11,256 |
| Coordinates | 42.6112000, -71.5745100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
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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