How far is South Boston, MA from Fall River, MA?
The driving distance from South Boston, MA to Fall River, MA is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Boston and Fall River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Boston and Fall River.
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Start on Dorchester Street
52 m · 9 sec · Dorchester Street
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Turn right onto Mercer Street
100 m · 13 sec · Mercer Street
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Turn right onto Telegraph Street
148 m · 17 sec · Telegraph Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dorchester Street
811 ft · 37 sec · Dorchester Street
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Turn left onto Old Colony Avenue
840 ft · 31 sec · Old Colony Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pacuska Circle
29 m · 1 sec · Old Colony Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Old Colony Avenue
1814 ft · 34 sec · Old Colony Avenue
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Turn straight onto Columbia Road
896 ft · 17 sec · Columbia Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kosciuszko Circle
6 m · 1 sec · Columbia Road
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Exit the rotary onto Columbia Road
734 ft · 21 sec · Columbia Road
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Turn left onto I-93 South, US 1 South: Quincy, Cape Cod
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
6.7 mi · 9 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 · 33 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 South Boston 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Boston and 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 South Boston to Fall River?
The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from South Boston and 25 miles from Fall River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Boston and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 44 mi (70.81 km).
#1 South Boston
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
| Population | 571,281 |
| Coordinates | 42.3334300, -71.0494900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.85 | $15.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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