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

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Fall River, MA is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
57.54 mi
01h 03m
Flight
46.82 mi
75.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.82 mi
Kilometers
75.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.54 mi
Kilometers
92.6 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-04-22T23:30
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waltham
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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Waltham
28.6 mi
00h 31m
To Fall River
29 mi
00h 31m

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
6 to 9 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 Waltham and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Weston Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Weston Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Weston Street

    582 ft · 14 sec · Weston Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    14.4 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 57%
Yankee Division Highway
14.4 mi · 25%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 6%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 5%
Weston Street
1.09 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 31m from Waltham
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Waltham and 29 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 46.82 mi (75.35 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
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: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $7.90
Round trip
$15.79
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.90 $15.79
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.93 $17.85
Premium $4.80 $9.74 $19.48
Diesel $4.49 $9.11 $18.22

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 Waltham and Fall River. The current time is 23:30:02.

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.