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

The driving distance from Phillipston, MA to Fall River, MA is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
93.95 mi
02h 08m
Flight
77.05 mi
124 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.05 mi
Kilometers
124 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.95 mi
Kilometers
151.2 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Return by in Phillipston
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phillipston
2026-04-15T15:56
Arrive Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phillipston
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 Phillipston
47 mi
01h 04m
To Fall River
47 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto The Common

    57 m · 6 sec · The Common

  3. 3

    Continue on The Common

    95 m · 9 sec · The Common

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Baldwinville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Baldwinville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Road

    116 m · 8 sec · State Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster

    1142 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Redemption Rock Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Redemption Rock Trail

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1781 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn

    1933 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146 South: Millbury, Providence Rhode Island

    2708 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    2.2 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 Phillipston 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redemption Rock Trail
13.5 mi · 14%
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 14%
State Road
13.1 mi · 14%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 8%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 8%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 7%
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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 04m from Phillipston
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Phillipston and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 47 miles from Phillipston and 47 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Phillipston and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog 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 Phillipston and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 77.05 mi (124 km).

Phillipston

#1 Phillipston

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population1,739
Coordinates42.5487000, -72.1328600
Altitude354
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: Phillipston (-72.13286, 42.5487)
End: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.55 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.83
6.64 gal · 25.1 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.91 $25.83
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.60 $29.20
Premium $4.80 $15.93 $31.87
Diesel $4.49 $14.90 $29.80

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Phillipston and Fall River. The current time is 15:56:37.

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.