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

The driving distance from Whitman, MA to Fall River, MA is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
31.94 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.53 mi
45.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.53 mi
Kilometers
45.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.94 mi
Kilometers
51.4 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Sat, May 2, 8:22 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sat, May 2, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-05-02T19:36
Arrive Fall River
Sat, May 2, 8:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
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
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Whitman
15.8 mi
00h 22m
To Fall River
16.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Saturday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    132 m · 14 sec · South Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Temple Street

    2701 ft · 1 min · Temple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Bedford Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Central Square

    546 ft · 9 sec · Central Square

  7. 7

    Continue on South Street

    1108 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South: Taunton

    2076 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
16.3 mi · 51%
Bedford Street
5.14 mi · 16%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 11%
Pleasant Street
3.19 mi · 10%
Broad Street
1.35 mi · 4%
Durfee Street
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 22m from Whitman
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitman 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 Whitman to Fall River?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Whitman and 16.2 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Whitman and Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.91 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population15,295
Coordinates42.0806600, -70.9356000
Altitude36
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: Central Street (-70.935668, 42.080645)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.27 L · about $4.40
Round trip
$8.79
2.26 gal · 8.54 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.40 $8.79
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.97 $9.94
Premium $4.80 $5.42 $10.85
Diesel $4.49 $5.07 $10.14

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Fall River. The current time is 19:36:23.

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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.