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

The driving distance from Upton, MA to Fall River, MA is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
58.91 mi
01h 00m
Flight
39.96 mi
64.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.96 mi
Kilometers
64.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.91 mi
Kilometers
94.81 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 6:38 PM EDT
Return by in Upton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upton
2026-04-15T17:37
Arrive Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 6:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upton
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
North Seekonk
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Upton
23 mi
00h 30m
To Fall River
35.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    122 m · 16 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grove Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Grove Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mendon Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mendon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1916 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Providence Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Providence Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Providence Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Blackstone Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2248 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Harris Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Harris Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Arnold Street

    1589 ft · 33 sec · Arnold Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bernon Street

    122 m · 8 sec · Bernon Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bernon Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Bernon Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Bernon Street

    1075 ft · 24 sec · Bernon Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Greene Street

    573 ft · 15 sec · Greene Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward RI 146 South: Providence

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 146 South: Providence

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · East Providence Expressway

  24. 24

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

    585 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

    147 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hartwell Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · Hartwell Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Troy Street

    817 ft · 22 sec · Troy Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    564 ft · 20 sec · Bedford Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upton and Fall River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 23%
RI 146 South
12.1 mi · 21%
I 195 East
3.32 mi · 6%
Blackstone Street
3.29 mi · 6%
Providence Street
3.2 mi · 5%
North Avenue
2.19 mi · 4%
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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Seekonk
00h 30m from Upton
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Upton and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upton to Fall River?

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

North Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Upton and 35.9 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Upton and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near North Seekonk

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

10 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

38 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

44 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Kingston station

49 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upton and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 39.96 mi (64.31 km).

Upton

#1 Upton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population8,088
Coordinates42.1745400, -71.6022900
Altitude92
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: North Main Street (-71.602442, 42.174611)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.18
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.09 $16.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.15 $18.29
Premium $4.80 $9.98 $19.96
Diesel $4.49 $9.34 $18.67

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Upton and Fall River. The current time is 17:37:50.

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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.