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

The driving distance from North Andover, MA to Fall River, MA is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
86.83 mi
01h 28m
Flight
68.91 mi
110.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.91 mi
Kilometers
110.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.83 mi
Kilometers
139.74 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 16, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in North Andover
Thu, Apr 16, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Andover
2026-04-16T00:13
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 16, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Andover
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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From North Andover
39.7 mi
00h 44m
To Fall River
47.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Middlesex Street

    43 m · 14 sec · Middlesex Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Waverley Road

    1030 ft · 29 sec · Waverley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto William Street

    593 ft · 28 sec · William Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1792 ft · 48 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro

    1373 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    1946 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  14. 14

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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Andover 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 38%
I 93 South
23.4 mi · 27%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 9%
I 495 South
3.99 mi · 5%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 4%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 3%
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 44m from North Andover
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Andover and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Andover to Fall River?

The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from North Andover and 47.2 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.90 one way or $23.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Andover and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 10 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Andover and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 68.91 mi (110.9 km).

North Andover

#1 North Andover

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population31,460
Coordinates42.6987000, -71.1350600
Altitude29
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: (-71.134981, 42.698792)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $11.90
Round trip
$23.81
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.90 $23.81
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.45 $26.91
Premium $4.80 $14.68 $29.37
Diesel $4.49 $13.73 $27.47

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Andover and Fall River. The current time is 00:13:58.

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.