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

The driving distance from Medfield, MA to Fall River, MA is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
48.85 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34.47 mi
55.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.47 mi
Kilometers
55.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.85 mi
Kilometers
78.62 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Sun, May 24, 1:47 PM EDT
Return by in Medfield
Sun, May 24, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medfield
2026-05-24T12:51
Arrive Fall River
Sun, May 24, 1:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medfield
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
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Medfield
24.5 mi
00h 27m
To Fall River
24.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Sunday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    137 m · 13 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    118 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Street

  4. 4

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

    616 ft · 12 sec · South Street

  5. 5

    Continue on High Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Common Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Common Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Post Road

    609 ft · 12 sec · Old Post Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto General Edwards Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · General Edwards Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on General Edwards Highway

    1203 ft · 25 sec · General Edwards Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on General Edwards Highway

    2124 ft · 42 sec · General Edwards Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Attleboro, Providence Rhode Island

    1381 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1725 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Amvets Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 33 sec · Bank Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medfield 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
14.6 mi · 30%
I 495 South
13.7 mi · 28%
I 95 South
7.74 mi · 16%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 7%
Common Street
1.84 mi · 4%
Elm Street
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

14.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 27m from Medfield
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Medfield and Rain Showers Likely near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Medfield and 24.4 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Medfield and Rain Showers Likely near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

45 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medfield and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 34.47 mi (55.48 km).

Medfield

#1 Medfield

Town in Massachusetts

Population13,011
Coordinates42.1876000, -71.3064500
Altitude57
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: North Street (-71.306471, 42.187589)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.53 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.46
3.46 gal · 13.06 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.73 $13.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.61 $15.21
Premium $4.80 $8.30 $16.60
Diesel $4.49 $7.76 $15.53

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Medfield and Fall River. The current time is 12:51:53.

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.