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

The driving distance from Millbury, MA to Fall River, MA is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
51.65 mi
00h 54m
Flight
46.09 mi
74.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.09 mi
Kilometers
74.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.65 mi
Kilometers
83.13 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Millbury
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millbury
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millbury
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
Blackstone
MA

Town in Virginia

From Millbury
25.8 mi
00h 27m
To Fall River
25.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Canal Street

    95 m · 14 sec · Canal Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    850 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1980 ft · 40 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Elm Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Elm Street

    66 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    103 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    67 m · 3 sec · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · East Providence Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street

    585 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

    147 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hartwell Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · Hartwell Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Troy Street

    817 ft · 22 sec · Troy Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    564 ft · 20 sec · Bedford Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Millbury 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 26%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 15%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 15%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 13%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 11%
Old Louisquisset Pike
4.12 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

13.5 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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
46.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackstone
00h 27m from Millbury
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Millbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Blackstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Millbury and 25.8 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blackstone

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

24 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millbury and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 46.09 mi (74.18 km).

Millbury

#1 Millbury

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,973
Coordinates42.1939800, -71.7600700
Altitude123
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: Canal Street (-71.760152, 42.193639)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.16
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.08 $14.16
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.00 $16.01
Premium $4.80 $8.73 $17.47
Diesel $4.49 $8.17 $16.34

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 Millbury and Fall River. The current time is 00:39:21.

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.