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

The driving distance from Orange, MA to Fall River, MA is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
104.1 mi
01h 54m
Flight
85.27 mi
137.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.27 mi
Kilometers
137.23 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.1 mi
Kilometers
167.54 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange
2026-04-22T22:10
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange
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
Sutton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Orange
48.5 mi
00h 57m
To Fall River
55.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Daniel Shays Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Petersham Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road

  5. 5

    Continue on New Salem Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Barre Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    858 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Worcester Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Street

    545 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southbridge Street

    1928 ft · 50 sec · Southbridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue

    3131 ft · 57 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · East Providence Expressway

  31. 31

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

    585 ft · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

    147 m · 13 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Hartwell Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · Hartwell Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Troy Street

    817 ft · 22 sec · Troy Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    564 ft · 20 sec · Bedford Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange 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
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 13%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 7%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 7%
Pleasant Street
6.97 mi · 7%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 7%
Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

13.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
00h 57m from Orange
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Orange and Slight 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 Orange to Fall River?

The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Orange and 55.6 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

32 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

46 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

51 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 85.27 mi (137.23 km).

Orange

#1 Orange

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,581
Coordinates42.5903600, -72.3098100
Altitude156
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: South Main Street (-72.309641, 42.590368)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.91 L · about $14.28
Round trip
$28.55
7.34 gal · 27.82 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.28 $28.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.14 $32.27
Premium $4.80 $17.61 $35.22
Diesel $4.49 $16.47 $32.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange and Fall River. The current time is 22:10:38.

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.