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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.75 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.43 mi
47.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.43 mi
Kilometers
47.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.75 mi
Kilometers
54.31 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Fri, Apr 10, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Hanson
Fri, Apr 10, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanson
2026-04-10T07:25
Arrive Fall River
Fri, Apr 10, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanson
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 Hanson
17.1 mi
00h 24m
To Fall River
16.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 15 mph S
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Friday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Washington Street

    821 ft · 39 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  6. 6

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

    998 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  8. 8

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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Harvard Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highland Street

    656 ft · 22 sec · Highland Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Bedford Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Bedford Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Square

    546 ft · 9 sec · Central Square

  13. 13

    Continue on South Street

    1108 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South: Taunton

    2076 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Amvets Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 33 sec · Bank Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  23. 23

    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.

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 24m from Hanson
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Hanson and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 29.43 mi (47.37 km).

Hanson

#1 Hanson

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,951
Coordinates42.0751000, -70.8800400
Altitude30
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: Liberty Street (-70.879827, 42.075272)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.26
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanson and Fall River. The current time is 07:25:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.