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

The driving distance from Hanover, MA to Fall River, MA is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
38.51 mi
00h 57m
Flight
33.47 mi
53.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.47 mi
Kilometers
53.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.51 mi
Kilometers
61.98 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
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 Hanover
19.6 mi
00h 28m
To Fall River
18.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Broadway

  3. 3

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

    50 m · 3 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1392 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  5. 5

    Continue on Winter Street

    1817 ft · 48 sec · Winter Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    1607 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Whitman Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Whitman Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Spring Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Whitman Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    600 ft · 15 sec · Plymouth Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    81 m · 8 sec · Commercial Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Commercial Street

  14. 14

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

    882 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Auburn Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Auburn Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bedford Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Square

    546 ft · 9 sec · Central Square

  19. 19

    Continue on South Street

    1108 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South: Taunton

    2076 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Amvets Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  24. 24

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  28. 28

    Continue on 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 Hanover and Fall River.

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
16.3 mi · 42%
Bedford Street
4.41 mi · 11%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 9%
Broadway
3.35 mi · 9%
Pleasant Street
3.19 mi · 8%
Whitman Street
2.04 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 28m from Hanover
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 19.6 miles from Hanover and 18.9 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Hanover is Partly Sunny.

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 Hanover and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 33.47 mi (53.86 km).

Hanover

#1 Hanover

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population14,624
Coordinates42.1131600, -70.8119900
Altitude16
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: Washington Street (-70.811953, 42.113272)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.58
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.29 $10.58
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.80 $6.53 $13.05
Diesel $4.49 $6.10 $12.21

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 Hanover and Fall River. The current time is 01:05:54.

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.