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

The driving distance from Norwell, MA to Fall River, MA is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
56.16 mi
00h 59m
Flight
36.82 mi
59.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.82 mi
Kilometers
59.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.16 mi
Kilometers
90.38 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Sun, May 31, 6:03 AM EDT
Return by in Norwell
Sun, May 31, 7:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwell
2026-05-31T05:04
Arrive Fall River
Sun, May 31, 6:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwell
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
Raynham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Norwell
21.3 mi
00h 29m
To Fall River
34.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Sunday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Webster Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Webster Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Water Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1844 ft · 41 sec · Union Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1698 ft · 38 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1798 ft · 48 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

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

    61 m · 3 sec · Bedford Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    2707 ft · 46 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Bedford Street

    6.2 mi · 12 min · South Bedford Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Square

    546 ft · 9 sec · Central Square

  13. 13

    Continue on South Street

    1108 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South: Taunton

    2076 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    16.3 mi · 19 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 · 33 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 Norwell and Fall River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
16.3 mi · 29%
South Bedford Street
6.22 mi · 11%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 6%
Webster Street
3.31 mi · 6%
Pleasant Street
3.19 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 29m from Norwell
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Norwell and Mostly Sunny near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwell to Fall River?

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Norwell and 34.9 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.70 one way or $15.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Norwell and Mostly Sunny near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

45 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwell and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 36.82 mi (59.26 km).

Norwell

#1 Norwell

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,171
Coordinates42.1617700, -70.7939300
Altitude24
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: Main Street (-70.793928, 42.16176)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
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.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.5 L · about $7.70
Round trip
$15.40
3.96 gal · 15 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.70 $15.40
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.71 $17.41
Premium $4.80 $9.50 $19.00
Diesel $4.49 $8.89 $17.77

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwell and Fall River. The current time is 05:04:04.

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.