How far is Head of Westport, MA from Fall River, MA?

The driving distance from Head of Westport, MA to Fall River, MA is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.88 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.35 mi
11.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.35 mi
Kilometers
11.83 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.88 mi
Kilometers
14.29 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Tue, May 5, 1:46 PM EDT
Return by in Head of Westport
Tue, May 5, 2:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Head of Westport
2026-05-05T13:33
Arrive Fall River
Tue, May 5, 1:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Head of Westport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Westport
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Head of Westport
4.4 mi
00h 06m
To Fall River
4.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Head of Westport Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Tuesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Tuesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Head of Westport and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Head of Westport and Fall River.

  1. 1

    Start on Old County Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old County Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island

    1.3 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street

    955 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street

    608 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Seventh Street

    548 ft · 17 sec · Seventh Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    1137 ft · 40 sec · Bedford Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Head of Westport 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
146.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
3.9 mi · 44%
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.46 mi · 39%
Old County Road
0.82 mi · 9%
Bedford Street
0.22 mi · 2%
MA 81 South
0.18 mi · 2%
Pleasant Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

Turn right onto Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

3.46 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Westport
00h 06m from Head of Westport
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Head of Westport and Sunny near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Head of Westport to Fall River?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Head of Westport and 4.5 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Head of Westport and Sunny near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near North Westport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Westport, 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 North Westport.

RAIL

Providence station

33 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

44 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

61 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

69 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Head of Westport and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 7.35 mi (11.83 km).

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#1 Head of Westport

City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population14,809
Coordinates41.6209400, -71.0619900
Altitude7
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: Old County Road (-71.06197, 41.621364)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155051, 41.701426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.36 $2.73
Premium $4.80 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $4.49 $1.39 $2.78

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Head of Westport and Fall River. The current time is 13:33:14.

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.