Origin
Chelsea, MA
Evening in Chelsea on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chelsea, MA to Fall River, MA
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 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 0m
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6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chelsea, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
Traveling from Chelsea to Fall River covers 55.8 miles of Massachusetts terrain, a journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very budget-friendly option for your schedule. Navigating through the Northeast, you will spend your time entirely on local roads rather than interstates. It is a straightforward commute that connects these two distinct Massachusetts communities without the need for complex planning or multiple rest stops.
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
27.9 miles from Chelsea, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate away from Chelsea and head toward Fall River. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies on surface streets like Chester Avenue, Hawthorn Street, and Broadway to get you to your destination. Because the highway share is 0%, you should be prepared for frequent intersections and varying speed limits throughout the 55.8-mile stretch. There is no long-distance cruising here, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Chester Avenue. Stay alert, as the personality of this drive demands your full attention on local navigation rather than high-speed highway driving.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chester 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 Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hawthorn Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| City Hall Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chestnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fifth Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Chester Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Shawmut Street
213 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shawmut Street
2
Turn right onto Chester Avenue
525 ft
·
25 sec
·
Chester Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hawthorn Street
404 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hawthorn Street
4
Continue on Broadway
449 ft
·
8 sec
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Broadway
5
Turn left onto City Hall Avenue
433 ft
·
17 sec
·
City Hall Avenue
6
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Chestnut Street
7
Turn right onto Fifth Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Fifth Street
8
Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South: Boston
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 1 South: Boston
9
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Northeast Expressway
10
Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
11
Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
13
Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 South: Fall River
14
Continue on Amvets Highway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Amvets Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Fall River Expressway
16
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
17
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
18
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bank Street
19
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
16 sec
·
Purchase Street
20
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
·
Purchase Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 1-hour and 5-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on local roads is always a smart move. You don't need to build in complex rest stop logistics since you can complete the entire distance in one go. Keep your $8 fuel budget in mind when planning your total travel costs for the day. Because you are relying entirely on surface streets, ensure your GPS is updated to handle the frequent turns required along the route. Focus on staying patient with local traffic patterns, as the nature of these roads means you will be navigating through neighborhood and town settings for the duration of the trip.
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 27.9 miles from Chelsea, 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 55.8 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.9 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 Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, MA
This is one driving day of about 55.8 miles and 1h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chelsea, 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 27.9 mi from Chelsea, MA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 55.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Chelsea, 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
$8.88 one way
$17.76 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| premium | $4.80 | $10.54 | $21.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.40 | $24.79 |
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: 19.5 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 | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
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
Evening in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
28 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 Chelsea, MA to Fall River, MA covers 55.8 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 Chester Avenue, Hawthorn Street, Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 miles from Chelsea, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.88 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 Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chelsea, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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