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

The driving distance from Medford, MA to Fall River, MA is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
56.75 mi
01h 04m
Flight
49.6 mi
79.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.6 mi
Kilometers
79.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.75 mi
Kilometers
91.33 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
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 Medford
28.2 mi
00h 32m
To Fall River
28.5 mi
00h 32m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Salem Street

    154 m · 9 sec · Salem Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Salem Street Circle

    14 m · 1 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto I 93 South: Boston

    773 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 58%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 14%
I 93 South
5.05 mi · 9%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 6%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 5%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 4%
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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 32m from Medford
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 28.2 miles from Medford and 28.5 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Medford is Partly Sunny.

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 Medford and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 49.6 mi (79.82 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population60,847
Coordinates42.4184300, -71.1061600
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: Salem Street (-71.106262, 42.418586)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $7.78
Round trip
$15.56
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.78 $15.56
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.79 $17.59
Premium $4.80 $9.60 $19.20
Diesel $4.49 $8.98 $17.95

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 Medford and Fall River. The current time is 00:41:37.

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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.