Embarking on the drive from Arlington, MA, to Fall River, MA, is a straightforward, mostly highway journey covering 59.2 miles. Expect this trip to take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, making it an ideal day trip with no need for an overnight stay. The primary arteries for this route are Amvets Highway and I-93, with 38% of the drive utilizing highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this is an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. The overall feel of this drive is practical and efficient, connecting two points within Massachusetts without significant detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route presents a mixed driving experience, blending highway speeds with local road segments. You'll encounter 38% highway driving, which means a good portion of your journey will be on faster-paced roads like I-93. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in road type is 32.7 miles on Amvets Highway. As you progress, you'll transition from the busy Southeast Expressway to potentially more suburban or local road conditions closer to your destination. Expect a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged but remains predictable.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 32.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near MA 60 / High Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.2 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MA 60 / High Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip|~2m in|MA 60 / High Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 60 / High Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
3.2 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 South: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 93 South: Boston
6
4.6 mi into trip|~10m in|I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
21.4 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
54.8 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arlington, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Revere, Concord New Hampshire and Somerset.
Revere
3 mi in|~8m|via MA 16
Concord New Hampshire
3.1 mi in|~8m
Somerset
54.8 mi in|~1h 13m|via MA 79
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi
37m
Southeast Expressway
8 mi
10m
I 93
4.5 mi
6m
Western Fall River Expressway
3.4 mi
4m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3 mi
4m
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.5 mi
3m
Mystic Valley Parkway
1.3 mi
3m
Durfee Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on this road
203 ft·16 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Academy Street
320 ft·15 sec·Academy Street
3
Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
0.2 mi·19 sec·Massachusetts Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 3; MA 2A; MA 60
0.1 mi·10 sec·Mystic Street
5
Turn right onto MA 60
0.1 mi·27 sec·Chestnut Street
6
Continue on MA 60
0.4 mi·1 min·Medford Street
7
Enter roundabout onto MA 60
134 ft·5 sec·Medford Street
8
Continue on MA 60
295 ft·10 sec·Medford Street
9
Continue on MA 60
0.3 mi·52 sec·High Street
10
Turn right onto Boston Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Boston Avenue
11
Turn left onto MA 16
1.1 mi·3 min·Mystic Valley Parkway
12
Continue on MA 16
0.1 mi·10 sec·Mystic Valley Parkway
Toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 93 South: BostonUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 93
1.1 mi·1 min·I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
1.7 mi·1 min·Interstate 93 HOV lane
Use the slight left lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
0.8 mi·1 min·Interstate 93 HOV lane
18
Merge onto I 93; US 1
3.0 mi·4 min·John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi·10 min·Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
3.4 mi·4 min·I 93; US 1
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
21
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 4Toward MA 24 South: Fall RiverUse the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Continue on MA 24
33 mi·37 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79
3.4 mi·4 min·Western Fall River Expressway
Exit 7Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
24
Turn left
0.1 mi·10 sec
25
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Durfee Street
26
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi·34 sec·Bank Street
27
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft·15 sec·Purchase Street
28
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft·19 sec·Purchase Street
29
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.6 mi from Arlington, MA
· 43m into the drive
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Arlington, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fall River, MA
The final approach into Fall River, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.47 one way
$18.95 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$10.33
$20.66
premium
$4.82
$11.24
$22.48
diesel
$5.61
$13.07
$26.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.8
0
$6.22
$2.84
Efficient EV
14.8
0
$5.18
$2.37
EV Truck/SUV
23.7
0
$8.29
$3.79
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Arlington, MA
Afternoon
in Arlington on Friday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog
S 2 to 8 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 10:09PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Destination
Fall River, MA
Afternoon
in Fall River on Friday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arlington, MA to Fall River, MA covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, Southeast Expressway, I 93. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.6 miles from Arlington, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.2 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MA 60 / High Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Arlington, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Revere, Concord New Hampshire and Somerset.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
