How far is Monument Beach, MA from Fall River, MA?

The driving distance from Monument Beach, MA to Fall River, MA is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
41.54 mi
00h 55m
Flight
28.04 mi
45.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.04 mi
Kilometers
45.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.54 mi
Kilometers
66.85 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
Wed, Apr 15, 6:42 PM EDT
Return by in Monument Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 7:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monument Beach
2026-04-15T17:47
Arrive Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 6:42 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
8:55 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 Monument Beach
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
Marion
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Monument Beach
20.8 mi
00h 27m
To Fall River
20.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph S
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monument Beach and Fall River.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    68 m · 15 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Linwood Avenue

    138 m · 22 sec · Linwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shore Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Shore Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Trowbridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trowbridge Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Bourne Rotary

    648 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  11. 11

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

    955 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street

    608 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Seventh Street

    548 ft · 17 sec · Seventh Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    1137 ft · 40 sec · Bedford Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 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 Monument Beach 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
27.9 mi · 67%
Bourne Rotary
10.3 mi · 25%
Shore Road
1.95 mi · 5%
Trowbridge Road
0.65 mi · 2%
Bedford Street
0.22 mi · 1%
MA 81 South
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Continue straight

25.9 mi · 00h 31m

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 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
00h 27m from Monument Beach
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Monument Beach and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monument Beach to Fall River?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 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?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Monument Beach and 20.8 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Monument Beach and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Marion

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

56 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

65 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Kingston station

71 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Back Bay station

76 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monument Beach and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 28.04 mi (45.12 km).

Monument Beach

#1 Monument Beach

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population2,790
Coordinates41.7195500, -70.6119800
Altitude8
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: Monument Beach (-70.61198, 41.71955)
End: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.80 $7.05 $14.11
Diesel $4.49 $6.60 $13.19

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Monument Beach and Fall River. The current time is 17:47:37.

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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.