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

The driving distance from Scituate, MA to Fall River, MA is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
55.84 mi
01h 09m
Flight
40.66 mi
65.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.66 mi
Kilometers
65.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.84 mi
Kilometers
89.86 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Scituate
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scituate
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scituate
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
Plympton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Scituate
27.2 mi
00h 34m
To Fall River
28.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Scituate and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allen Place

    81 m · 14 sec · Allen Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1180 ft · 24 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on First Parish Road

    2281 ft · 1 min · First Parish Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stockbridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    538 ft · 17 sec · Stockbridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Country Way

    1276 ft · 42 sec · Country Way

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Chief Justice Cushing Highway

    85 m · 5 sec · Chief Justice Cushing Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Chief Justice Cushing Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ocean Street

    2162 ft · 1 min · Ocean Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Moraine Street

    1753 ft · 40 sec · Moraine Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Acorn Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Acorn Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1002 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Congress Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Congress Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Congress Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Congress Street

    989 ft · 26 sec · Congress Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Piigrims Highway

    589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pilgrims Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary

    78 m · 3 sec · Harding Street

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto Harding Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Harding Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Cape Road

    2526 ft · 43 sec · Cape Road

  27. 27

    Continue on New State Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · New State Highway

  28. 28

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

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Amvets Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  31. 31

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scituate 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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 44 West
14.9 mi · 27%
Amvets Highway
12 mi · 21%
Pilgrims Highway
6.11 mi · 11%
Main Street
5.17 mi · 9%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 6%
New State Highway
2.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 44 West

Continue straight

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plympton
00h 34m from Scituate
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Scituate 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 Scituate to Fall River?

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Plympton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Scituate and 28.6 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Scituate and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Plympton

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

49 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

49 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

50 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scituate and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 40.66 mi (65.44 km).

Scituate

#1 Scituate

Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population19,047
Coordinates42.1959300, -70.7258700
Altitude11
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: Allen Place (-70.72589, 42.195738)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $7.66
Round trip
$15.33
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.66 $15.33
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.66 $17.32
Premium $4.80 $9.45 $18.91
Diesel $4.49 $8.84 $17.68

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 Scituate and Fall River. The current time is 23:36:37.

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.