How far is Hanson, MA from Fall River, MA?
The driving distance from Hanson, MA to Fall River, MA is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
Driving Distance
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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 00h 48m.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanson and Fall River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanson and Fall River.
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Start on Liberty Street
26 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
821 ft · 39 sec · East Washington Street
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Oak Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
998 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harvard Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Harvard Street
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Continue on Highland Street
656 ft · 22 sec · Highland Street
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Turn left onto North Bedford Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North 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 · 33 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
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Hanson and Mostly Sunny near Fall River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanson to Fall River?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 17.1 miles from Hanson and 16.6 miles from Fall River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Hanson and Mostly Sunny near Fall River.
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 Hanson and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 29.43 mi (47.37 km).
#1 Hanson
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 10,951 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -70.8800400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
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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