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

The driving distance from Malden, MA to Fall River, MA is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.01 mi
01h 12m
Flight
50.21 mi
80.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.21 mi
Kilometers
80.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.01 mi
Kilometers
94.97 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Malden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malden
2026-04-23T07:09
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malden
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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Malden
28.3 mi
00h 36m
To Fall River
30.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ruing Court

    25 m · 7 sec · Ruing Court

  3. 3

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

    102 m · 9 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    105 m · 11 sec · Ferry Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    827 ft · 19 sec · Eastern Avenue

  6. 6

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle

    84 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Broadway

    1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on Alford Street

    2811 ft · 2 min · Alford Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Sullivan Square Underpass

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sullivan Square Underpass

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Rutherford Avenue

    116 m · 6 sec · Rutherford Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Rutherford Avenue

    3071 ft · 56 sec · New Rutherford Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Washington Street

    3005 ft · 2 min · North Washington Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward MA 1A North, I 93 South: Logan Airport, Quincy

    59 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  22. 22

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Malden and Fall River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 55%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 14%
I 93 South
3.65 mi · 6%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 6%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.18 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

32.7 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
50.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 36m from Malden
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Malden and Partly Sunny near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Malden and 30.7 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Malden and Partly Sunny near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malden and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 50.21 mi (80.8 km).

Malden

#1 Malden

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population59,922
Coordinates42.4251000, -71.0661600
Altitude5
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: (-71.066117, 42.425048)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.18
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.09 $16.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.15 $18.29
Premium $4.80 $9.98 $19.96
Diesel $4.49 $9.34 $18.67

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 Malden and Fall River. The current time is 07:09:54.

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.