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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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.
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Start on North Street
137 m · 13 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
118 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
616 ft · 12 sec · South Street
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Continue on High Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Common Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Common Street
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Continue on Old Post Road
609 ft · 12 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn left onto General Edwards Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · General Edwards Highway
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Continue on General Edwards Highway
1203 ft · 25 sec · General Edwards Highway
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Continue on General Edwards Highway
2124 ft · 42 sec · General Edwards Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Attleboro, Providence Rhode Island
1381 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
1725 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
14.6 mi · 17 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
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medfield and Fall River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raynham.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Back Bay station
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).
#1 Medfield
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 13,011 |
| Coordinates | 42.1876000, -71.3064500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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