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

The driving distance from Middleborough, MA to Fall River, MA is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.02 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.26 mi
29.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.26 mi
Kilometers
29.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.02 mi
Kilometers
38.66 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Middleborough
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleborough
2026-04-22T23:30
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middleborough
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Berkley
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Middleborough
11.9 mi
00h 15m
To Fall River
12.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Middleborough Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using North Lakeville as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Center Street

    2237 ft · 55 sec · Old Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary

    78 m · 3 sec · Harding Street

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Harding Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Harding Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Cape Road

    2526 ft · 43 sec · Cape Road

  7. 7

    Continue on New State Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · New State Highway

  8. 8

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

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Amvets Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
12 mi · 50%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 14%
New State Highway
2.49 mi · 10%
Harding Street
1.39 mi · 6%
Center Street
1.27 mi · 5%
Durfee Street
0.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

12 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkley
00h 15m from Middleborough
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Middleborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Middleborough and 12.1 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Middleborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Berkley

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

41 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

56 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middleborough and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 18.26 mi (29.38 km).

Middleborough

#1 Middleborough

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,722
Coordinates41.8931600, -70.9111500
Altitude30
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: Center Street (-70.911168, 41.893034)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.61
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.31 $6.61
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.74 $7.47
Premium $4.80 $4.08 $8.16
Diesel $4.49 $3.81 $7.63

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 Middleborough and Fall River. The current time is 23:30:32.

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.