How far is North Scituate, MA from Fall River, MA?
The driving distance from North Scituate, MA to Fall River, MA is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Scituate and Fall River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Scituate and Fall River.
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Start on the route
107 m · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
14 m · 9 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gannett Road
575 ft · 28 sec · Gannett Road
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Turn left onto Country Way
93 m · 12 sec · Country Way
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Turn right onto Booth Hill Road
1951 ft · 1 min · Booth Hill Road
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Turn left onto Chief Justice Cushing Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chief Justice Cushing Highway
44 m · 2 sec · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chief Justice Cushing Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Continue on Main Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
2162 ft · 1 min · Ocean Street
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Turn right onto Moraine Street
1753 ft · 40 sec · Moraine Street
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Turn right onto Acorn Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Acorn Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
1002 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Congress Street
5 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Congress Street
36 m · 2 sec · Congress Street
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Continue on Congress Street
989 ft · 26 sec · Congress Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Piigrims Highway
589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary
78 m · 3 sec · Harding Street
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Exit the rotary onto Harding Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Harding Street
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Continue on Cape Road
2526 ft · 43 sec · Cape Road
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Continue on New State Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · New State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
12 mi · 14 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway
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Turn left
530 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Durfee Street
1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street
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Turn left onto Bank Street
694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street
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Turn right onto Purchase Street
110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Scituate and Fall River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 44 West
Continue straight
14.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Scituate 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 Scituate to Fall River?
The road trip is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Plympton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from North Scituate and 29.1 miles from Fall River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Scituate and Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.
Stop Ideas Near Plympton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plympton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Scituate and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 40.48 mi (65.15 km).
#1 North Scituate
North Scituate is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2189900, -70.7856000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Purchase Street (-71.155051, 41.701426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.12 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $12.69 | $25.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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