How far is North Amherst, MA from Fall River, MA?

The driving distance from North Amherst, MA to Fall River, MA is about 107.5 miles (173 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
107.49 mi
02h 10m
Flight
85.91 mi
138.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.91 mi
Kilometers
138.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.49 mi
Kilometers
172.99 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Sun, Apr 19, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in North Amherst
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Amherst
2026-04-19T04:51
Arrive Fall River
Sun, Apr 19, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Amherst
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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From North Amherst
53.7 mi
01h 05m
To Fall River
53.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Amherst and Fall River.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sunderland Road

    47 m · 12 sec · Sunderland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pleasant Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Pleasant Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Pleasant Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Pleasant Street

    1855 ft · 1 min · North Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triangle Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Triangle Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Triangle Street

    2699 ft · 1 min · Triangle Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1195 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Whitney Street

    1003 ft · 34 sec · South Whitney Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street

    2078 ft · 54 sec · College Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Belchertown Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on USMC League Highway

    119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Federal Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Federal Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Federal Street

  16. 16

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Palmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Sykes Street

    735 ft · 15 sec · Sykes Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    30.4 mi · 35 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

    2620 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto MA 146

    545 ft · 13 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft · 36 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  36. 36

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  38. 38

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  40. 40

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  42. 42

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  44. 44

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  45. 45

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  46. 46

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · East Providence Expressway

  47. 47

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

    585 ft · 14 sec

  48. 48

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

    147 m · 13 sec

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Hartwell Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · Hartwell Street

  50. 50

    Continue on Troy Street

    817 ft · 22 sec · Troy Street

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    564 ft · 20 sec · Bedford Street

  52. 52

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  53. 53

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Amherst 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
53 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
30.4 mi · 28%
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 13%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 7%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 7%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 6%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

30.4 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
01h 05m from North Amherst
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving North Amherst and 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 North Amherst to Fall River?

The road trip is about 107.5 miles (173 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from North Amherst and 53.8 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Amherst and Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Amherst and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 85.91 mi (138.26 km).

North Amherst

#1 North Amherst

Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Population6,819
Coordinates42.4103700, -72.5309200
Altitude57
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: (-72.530879, 42.41034)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155051, 41.701426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.36 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.49
7.58 gal · 28.72 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.74 $29.49
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.66 $33.33
Premium $4.80 $18.19 $36.38
Diesel $4.49 $17.01 $34.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Amherst and Fall River. The current time is 04:51:46.

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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.