How far is Rockport, MA from Fall River, MA?
The driving distance from Rockport, MA to Fall River, MA is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockport and Fall River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport and Fall River.
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Start on Broadway Avenue
52 m · 13 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
737 ft · 15 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue
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Turn right
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blackburn Circle
571 ft · 7 sec · Yankee Division Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway
1.1 km · 58 sec · Yankee Division Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grant Circle
94 m · 5 sec · Yankee Division Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway
19.2 mi · 26 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Danvers, Boston
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Boston
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Newbury Street
2169 ft · 37 sec · Newbury Street
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Continue on Broadway
1 km · 58 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Broadway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Bennett Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway
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Continue on Cutler Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway
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Continue on Northeast Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway
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Turn left
530 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Durfee Street
1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street
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Turn left onto Bank Street
694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street
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Turn right onto Purchase Street
110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockport and Fall River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Rockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockport to Fall River?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Rockport and 56.7 miles from Fall River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Rockport is Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockport and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 71.38 mi (114.88 km).
#1 Rockport
Seaside town Rockport in Essex County, Massachusetts, U.
| Population | 7,312 |
| Coordinates | 42.6556500, -70.6203200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.83 | $31.66 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.28 | $34.55 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $16.16 | $32.31 |
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
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