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

The driving distance from Wellesley, MA to Fall River, MA is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
55.01 mi
00h 58m
Flight
41.71 mi
67.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.71 mi
Kilometers
67.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.01 mi
Kilometers
88.53 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in Wellesley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellesley
2026-04-22T23:30
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellesley
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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Wellesley
25.8 mi
00h 29m
To Fall River
29.2 mi
00h 29m

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 10 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 Wellesley and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    64 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cameron Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Cameron Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    677 ft · 22 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wellesley Avenue

    2830 ft · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Great Plain Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Great Plain Avenue

    1715 ft · 49 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Great Plain Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Great Plain Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dedham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West Street

    2350 ft · 52 sec · West Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellesley 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 60%
Yankee Division Highway
5.37 mi · 10%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 6%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 6%
Great Plain Avenue
2.72 mi · 5%
Dedham Avenue
1.28 mi · 2%
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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
41.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 29m from Wellesley
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 25.8 miles from Wellesley and 29.2 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.55 one way or $15.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Wellesley and Slight 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.

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellesley and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 41.71 mi (67.13 km).

Wellesley

#1 Wellesley

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Population28,684
Coordinates42.2964900, -71.2925600
Altitude38
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: Washington Street (-71.292655, 42.296665)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
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
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $7.55
Round trip
$15.09
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.55 $15.09
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.53 $17.06
Premium $4.80 $9.31 $18.62
Diesel $4.49 $8.71 $17.41

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 Wellesley and Fall River. The current time is 23:30:03.

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.