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

The driving distance from Otis, MA to Fall River, MA is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
128.9 mi
02h 48m
Flight
105.16 mi
169.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.16 mi
Kilometers
169.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.9 mi
Kilometers
207.44 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Otis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Otis
2026-04-22T23:59
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Otis
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Otis
64.4 mi
01h 24m
To Fall River
64.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Otis and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Otis Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · East Otis Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Otis Road

    2196 ft · 37 sec · East Otis Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Otis Stage Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Otis Stage Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Woronoco Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Blandford Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Blandford Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Orange Street

    85 m · 15 sec · Orange Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    105 m · 12 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Union Avenue

    2157 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Elm Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    52.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

    2620 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto MA 146

    545 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · East Providence Expressway

  34. 34

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

    585 ft · 14 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

    147 m · 13 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Hartwell Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · Hartwell Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Troy Street

    817 ft · 22 sec · Troy Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    564 ft · 20 sec · Bedford Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Otis 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
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
52.7 mi · 41%
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 10%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 6%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 6%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 5%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

52.7 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 24m from Otis
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Otis 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 Otis to Fall River?

The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Otis and 64.6 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.70 one way or $35.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Otis and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 105.16 mi (169.24 km).

Otis

#1 Otis

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,531
Coordinates42.1931500, -73.0917700
Altitude373
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: Otis (-73.09177, 42.19315)
End: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.22 L · about $17.70
Round trip
$35.40
9.1 gal · 34.44 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.70 $35.40
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.01 $40.01
Premium $4.80 $21.84 $43.67
Diesel $4.49 $20.42 $40.84

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 Otis and Fall River. The current time is 23:59:44.

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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.