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

The driving distance from Peabody, MA to Fall River, MA is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
81.8 mi
01h 26m
Flight
58.27 mi
93.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.27 mi
Kilometers
93.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.8 mi
Kilometers
131.65 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Peabody
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peabody
2026-04-23T01:03
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peabody
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
Randolph
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Peabody
34.7 mi
00h 43m
To Fall River
47.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    58 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Central Street

    671 ft · 27 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Foster Street

    2334 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    3213 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Lynnfield Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Lynnfield Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Salem Street

    1033 ft · 22 sec · Salem Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Condon Circle

    614 ft · 21 sec · Salem Street

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Salem Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salem Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Boston

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  21. 21

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peabody 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 40%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 10%
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 7%
US 1 South
3.68 mi · 4%
I 93 South
3.41 mi · 4%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

32.7 mi · 00h 38m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 43m from Peabody
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Peabody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Peabody and 47.2 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Peabody is Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Marriage Certificates Registry

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Registry office,Marriage license bureau

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

23 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peabody and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 58.27 mi (93.77 km).

Peabody

#1 Peabody

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population53,063
Coordinates42.5278700, -70.9286600
Altitude8
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: (-70.928524, 42.527655)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.48
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.24 $22.48
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.71 $25.41
Premium $4.80 $13.87 $27.74
Diesel $4.49 $12.97 $25.94

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 Peabody and Fall River. The current time is 01:03:13.

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.