Origin
City of Taunton, MA
Morning in City of Taunton on Thursday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Taunton, MA to Fall River, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.1 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Taunton, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Connecting Taunton to Fall River is a quick 17.1-mile journey that typically takes about 24 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is ideal as a simple day outing that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate via a mix of local roads, including County Street, and portions of the Amvets Highway and Western Fall River Expressway. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel makes this a very cost-effective commute within the Northeast. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, you will find this transition between these two Massachusetts cities straightforward and efficient.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 20% of the route consisting of highway travel, you will spend the bulk of your time navigating local infrastructure. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.3-mile segment along the Amvets Highway. The character of the road shifts from regional connectors to the more structured environment of the Western Fall River Expressway as you approach your destination. It is a practical, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pleasant Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 138 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 44; MA 140 / Taunton Green): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Pleasant Street
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MA 138 / Broadway
Turn right onto MA 138 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 44; MA 140 / Taunton Green
Enter roundabout onto US 44; MA 140 / Taunton Green
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
12.7 mi into trip
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~17m in
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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
5
17 mi into trip
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~23m in
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Purchase Street
Turn right onto Purchase Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from City of Taunton, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
Somerset
12.7 mi in
|
~17m
|
via MA 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| County Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Durfee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Summer Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Taunton Green | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bank Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Taunton, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on this road
171 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn right onto MA 138
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broadway
4
Enter roundabout onto US 44; MA 140
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Taunton Green
5
Continue on US 44; MA 140
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
Taunton Green
6
Continue on US 44; MA 140
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn slight right onto MA 140
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Summer Street
8
Continue on MA 140
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
County Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 20B
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
10
Merge onto MA 24
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Amvets Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Fall River Expressway
Exit 7
Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
12
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
13
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
14
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
15
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
16
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
17
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Fall River on Thursday
Local time
9:26 AM
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
24m 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 City of Taunton, MA to Fall River, MA covers 17.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, Western Fall River Expressway, County Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from City of Taunton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.74 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 17.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 138 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 44; MA 140 / Taunton Green): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from City of Taunton, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
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