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

The driving distance from Nahant, MA to Fall River, MA is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.16 mi
01h 35m
Flight
51.54 mi
82.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.54 mi
Kilometers
82.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.16 mi
Kilometers
104.86 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Nahant
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nahant
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nahant
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
Avon
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Nahant
32.4 mi
00h 47m
To Fall River
32.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
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 Nahant and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    80 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ocean Street

    91 m · 14 sec · Ocean Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nahant Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Nahant Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nahant Circle

    545 ft · 7 sec · Lynnway

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Lynnway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lynnway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle

    33 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2356 ft · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle

    115 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary

    66 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway

    16 m · 2 sec · Lee Burbank Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Boston Expressway

    2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93: South Boston

    1275 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South

    2680 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  23. 23

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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  27. 27

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nahant 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 50%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 12%
I 93 South
3.92 mi · 6%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 5%
Nahant Road
2.66 mi · 4%
North Shore Road
2.63 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 47m from Nahant
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Nahant 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 Nahant to Fall River?

The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Nahant and 32.7 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nahant and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 51.54 mi (82.94 km).

Nahant

#1 Nahant

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population3,506
Coordinates42.4264900, -70.9189400
Altitude27
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: (-70.918974, 42.426452)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155051, 41.701426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.89
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.95 $17.89
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.11 $20.23
Premium $4.80 $11.04 $22.08
Diesel $4.49 $10.32 $20.64

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 Nahant and Fall River. The current time is 22:46:04.

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.