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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Webster Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Webster Street
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Turn left onto East Water Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Water Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
1844 ft · 41 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1698 ft · 38 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Centre Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1798 ft · 48 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street
61 m · 3 sec · Bedford Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2707 ft · 46 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on South Bedford Street
6.2 mi · 12 min · South Bedford Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Central Square
546 ft · 9 sec · Central Square
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Continue on South Street
1108 ft · 23 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South: Taunton
2076 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
16.3 mi · 19 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 · 33 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 Norwell and Fall River.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raynham.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Back Bay station
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).
#1 Norwell
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,171 |
| Coordinates | 42.1617700, -70.7939300 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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 (-71.155053, 41.701436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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