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

The driving distance from Rockland, MA to Fall River, MA is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
35.8 mi
00h 53m
Flight
32.09 mi
51.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.09 mi
Kilometers
51.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.8 mi
Kilometers
57.61 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Rockland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockland
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockland
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
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Rockland
17.8 mi
00h 26m
To Fall River
18 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 Rockland and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Reed Street

    30 m · 6 sec · Reed Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Union Street

    3188 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1698 ft · 38 sec · Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1798 ft · 48 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street

    61 m · 3 sec · Bedford Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street

    2707 ft · 46 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Bedford Street

    6.2 mi · 12 min · South Bedford Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Square

    546 ft · 9 sec · Central Square

  11. 11

    Continue on South Street

    1108 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South: Taunton

    2076 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Amvets Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 33 sec · Bank Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockland 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
16.3 mi · 45%
South Bedford Street
6.22 mi · 17%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 9%
Pleasant Street
3.19 mi · 9%
Centre Avenue
1.7 mi · 5%
Broad Street
1.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 26m from Rockland
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockland 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 Rockland to Fall River?

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Rockland and 18 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rockland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 32.09 mi (51.65 km).

Rockland

#1 Rockland

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population17,992
Coordinates42.1306600, -70.9161600
Altitude49
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: Reed Street (-70.916224, 42.130882)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.54 $11.08
Premium $4.80 $6.05 $12.09
Diesel $4.49 $5.65 $11.31

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 Rockland and Fall River. The current time is 23:37:57.

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.