Origin
Chelmsford, MA
Afternoon in Chelmsford on Thursday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chelmsford, MA to Fall River, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
77.4 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chelmsford, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chelmsford, MA to Fall River, MA covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westford Street, Academy Street, North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 77.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 77.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westford Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chelmsford, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Chelmsford, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westford Street | — | — |
| Academy Street | — | — |
| North Road | — | — |
| Littleton Road | — | — |
| Billerica Road | — | — |
| US 3 South | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Westford Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelmsford, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Clover Hill Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Clover Hill Drive
2
Turn right onto Westford Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westford Street
3
Turn left onto Academy Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
Academy Street
4
Turn right onto North Road
499 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Road
5
Turn left onto Littleton Road
220 ft
·
8 sec
·
Littleton Road
6
Continue on Billerica Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Billerica Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 South: Burlington
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 3 South: Burlington
8
Merge slight left
8.5 mi
·
9 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
10
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
11
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
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 South: Fall River
13
Continue on Amvets Highway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Amvets Highway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Fall River Expressway
15
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
16
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
17
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bank Street
18
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
16 sec
·
Purchase Street
19
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
·
Purchase Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.7 mi from Chelmsford, MA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Chelmsford, 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
$12.39 one way
$24.77 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| premium | $4.82 | $14.70 | $29.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.77 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.95 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Fall River, MA
Afternoon in Fall River on Thursday
Local time
4:11 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 19m 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 Chelmsford, MA to Fall River, MA covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westford Street, Academy Street, North Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.7 miles from Chelmsford, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.39 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 Chelmsford, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Chelmsford, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chelmsford, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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