How far is South Duxbury, MA from Fall River, MA?

The driving distance from South Duxbury, MA to Fall River, MA is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
42.64 mi
00h 54m
Flight
32.93 mi
53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.93 mi
Kilometers
53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.64 mi
Kilometers
68.62 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM EDT
Return by in South Duxbury
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Duxbury
2026-04-19T05:42
Arrive Fall River
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Duxbury
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
Middleborough
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From South Duxbury
21.2 mi
00h 27m
To Fall River
21.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Duxbury and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Duxbury and Fall River.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chestnut Street

    17 m · 4 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Chestnut Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tremont Street

  6. 6

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

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Pilgrims Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Piigrims Highway

    589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

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

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary

    78 m · 3 sec · Harding Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Harding Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Harding Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Cape Road

    2526 ft · 43 sec · Cape Road

  15. 15

    Continue on New State Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · New State Highway

  16. 16

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

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Amvets Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Duxbury 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 44 West
14.9 mi · 35%
Amvets Highway
12 mi · 28%
Pilgrims Highway
3.49 mi · 8%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 8%
New State Highway
2.49 mi · 6%
Tremont Street
1.82 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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleborough
00h 27m from South Duxbury
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Duxbury 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 Duxbury to Fall River?

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from South Duxbury and 21.5 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Duxbury and Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Middleborough

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

42 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

52 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Duxbury and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 32.93 mi (53 km).

South Duxbury

#1 South Duxbury

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population3,360
Coordinates42.0231600, -70.6828100
Altitude16
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: Standish Street (-70.683084, 42.023112)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155051, 41.701426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.87
Round trip
$11.75
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.87 $11.75
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.64 $13.28
Premium $4.80 $7.25 $14.49
Diesel $4.49 $6.78 $13.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Duxbury and Fall River. The current time is 05:42:37.

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.