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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on Washington Street
78 m · 12 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
50 m · 3 sec · Center Street
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Turn straight onto Broadway
1392 ft · 28 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Winter Street
1817 ft · 48 sec · Winter Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
1607 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto Whitman Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Whitman Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Street
24 m · 2 sec · Spring Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Whitman Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street
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Continue on Plymouth Street
600 ft · 15 sec · Plymouth Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · South Avenue
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
81 m · 8 sec · Commercial Street
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Continue on Commercial Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Commercial Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
882 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Auburn Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Auburn Street
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Central Square
546 ft · 9 sec · Central Square
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Continue on South Street
1108 ft · 23 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South: Taunton
2076 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
16.3 mi · 19 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 Hanover 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raynham Center.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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).
#1 Hanover
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,624 |
| Coordinates | 42.1131600, -70.8119900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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