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

The driving distance from Rutland, MA to Fall River, MA is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
70.89 mi
01h 22m
Flight
61.54 mi
99.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.54 mi
Kilometers
99.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.89 mi
Kilometers
114.09 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Wed, Apr 22, 8:51 PM EDT
Return by in Rutland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rutland
2026-04-22T19:29
Arrive Fall River
Wed, Apr 22, 8:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rutland
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
Millville
MA

Town of the United States

From Rutland
34.2 mi
00h 41m
To Fall River
36.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Rutland and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Maple Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Richards Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · Richards Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Church Street

    121 m · 11 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Madison Street

    545 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southbridge Street

    1928 ft · 50 sec · Southbridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue

    3131 ft · 57 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · East Providence Expressway

  22. 22

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

    585 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

    147 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hartwell Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · Hartwell Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Troy Street

    817 ft · 22 sec · Troy Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    564 ft · 20 sec · Bedford Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rutland 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 19%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 11%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 11%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 10%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 8%
Pleasant Street
4.71 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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millville
00h 41m from Rutland
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Rutland 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 Rutland to Fall River?

The road trip is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Millville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Rutland and 36.7 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millville

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

26 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

41 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rutland and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 61.54 mi (99.04 km).

Rutland

#1 Rutland

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population9,024
Coordinates42.3695400, -71.9481300
Altitude343
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: Maple Avenue (-71.947998, 42.369593)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.47 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.45
5 gal · 18.94 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.73 $19.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.99 $21.99
Premium $4.80 $12.00 $24.00
Diesel $4.49 $11.22 $22.44

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rutland and Fall River. The current time is 19:29:12.

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.