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

The driving distance from Medway, MA to Fall River, MA is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 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
47.29 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.86 mi
52.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.86 mi
Kilometers
52.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.29 mi
Kilometers
76.11 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 16, 1:52 PM EDT
Return by in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 2:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medway
2026-04-16T12:57
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 16, 1:52 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 Medway
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 Medway
23.5 mi
00h 27m
To Fall River
23.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barber Street

    595 ft · 29 sec · Barber Street

  2. 2

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

    45 m · 8 sec · Village Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sanford Street

    795 ft · 16 sec · Sanford Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Central Street

    90 m · 7 sec · East Central Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    2176 ft · 44 sec · Summer Street

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 3 min · King Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 33 sec · Bank Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medway 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
21.4 mi · 45%
Amvets Highway
14.6 mi · 31%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 7%
Lincoln Street
3.33 mi · 7%
King Street
1.08 mi · 2%
MA 24 South
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 24m

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
+14.4 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 27m from Medway
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Medway and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 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 23.5 miles from Medway and 23.7 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Medway and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy 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 Medway and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 32.86 mi (52.88 km).

Medway

#1 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
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: Barber Street (-71.39673, 42.14174)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.34 $14.69
Premium $4.80 $8.01 $16.03
Diesel $4.49 $7.49 $14.99

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Medway and Fall River. The current time is 12:57:10.

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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.