Origin
Brookline, MA
Night in Brookline on Sunday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookline, MA to Fall River, MA
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
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6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookline, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookline, MA to Fall River, MA covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Davis Avenue, Cypress Street, Boylston Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
28.6 miles from Brookline, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 57.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Davis Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Brookline, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookline, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cypress Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boylston Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clyde Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grove Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Franklin Park Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Davis Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookline, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on White Place
256 ft
·
16 sec
·
White Place
2
Turn left onto Davis Avenue
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Davis Avenue
3
Turn left onto Cypress Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cypress Street
4
Turn right onto Boylston Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Boylston Street
5
Turn left onto Lee Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
6
Continue on Clyde Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Clyde Street
7
Turn right onto Newton Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Newton Street
8
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Grove Street
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle
282 ft
·
5 sec
·
Franklin Park Circle
10
Exit the rotary onto Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Grove Street
11
Continue on Independence Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Drive
12
Turn right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
13
Continue on Providence Highway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Providence Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, US 1 North: Canton, Providence Rhode Island
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 95 South, US 1 North: Canton, Providence Rhode Island
15
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
17
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 South: Fall River
18
Continue on Amvets Highway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Amvets Highway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Fall River Expressway
20
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
21
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
22
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bank Street
23
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
16 sec
·
Purchase Street
24
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
·
Purchase Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.6 miles from Brookline, MA, or about 32m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.6 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brookline, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookline, MA
This is one driving day of about 57.2 miles and 1h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brookline, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Brookline, MA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 57.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Brookline, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fall River, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.10 one way
$18.21 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| premium | $4.80 | $10.81 | $21.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Fall River, MA
Night in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
29 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 5m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookline, MA to Fall River, MA covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Davis Avenue, Cypress Street, Boylston Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.6 miles from Brookline, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.10 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.
The drive from Brookline, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookline, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookline, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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