Trip from Cohasset, MA to Fall River, MA

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

54.2 mi

87 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 9m ★

6 AM

1h 15m

8 AM

1h 27m

10 AM

1h 19m

12 PM

1h 18m

3 PM

1h 20m

5 PM

1h 26m

8 PM

1h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Cohasset to Fall River is a straightforward 54.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via the Amvets Highway, the Western Fall River Expressway, and the Yankee Division Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $9, it is an economical route for those moving between these two Massachusetts locations. Both points of origin and destination sit firmly within the Northeast, ensuring a consistent regional travel experience throughout your time behind the wheel.

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

27.1 miles from Cohasset, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you transition across the region. While you will spend some time on major arteries, only about 8% of the trip is classified as highway driving, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local roads. Your longest stretch of consistent driving occurs during the 32.7-mile segment on the Amvets Highway. This route shifts from localized maneuvering to more direct expressway stretches, requiring your attention as the road personality changes. Be prepared for a mix of speeds and constant adjustments rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 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?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near MA 3A / Summer Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 54.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (MA 3A / Summer Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | MA 3A / Summer Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A / Summer Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

12.6 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 93: Boston, Canton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 93: Boston, Canton

12.9 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Canton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 93 South: Canton

16.4 mi into trip | ~28m 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

49.9 mi into trip | ~1h 7m 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 Along This Route

Between Cohasset, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Canton and Somerset.

Canton

12.6 mi in | ~22m

Somerset

49.9 mi in | ~1h 7m | via MA 79

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Amvets Highway	32.7 mi	37m
Western Fall River Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
Yankee Division Highway	2.8 mi	3m
Justice Cushing Way	1.9 mi	2m
Bridge Street	1.7 mi	2m
Washington Street	1.5 mi	2m
Lincoln Street	1.5 mi	2m
North Main Street	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 32.7 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cohasset, MA and Fall River, MA.

Start on North Main Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto King Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · King Street

Turn right onto MA 3A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway

Continue on MA 3A

1.9 mi · 2 min · Justice Cushing Way

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

353 ft · 6 sec · Summer Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Summer Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Otis Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

Continue on MA 3A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 3A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fore River Bridge

Continue on MA 3A

464 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

190 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street

Continue on MA 3A

1.4 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway

506 ft · 17 sec · Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on Revere Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Revere Road

Continue on Walter J. Hannon Parkway

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Walter J. Hannon Parkway

Turn left onto Burgin Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Burgin Parkway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward I 93 North, I 93 South, MA 3 South: Washington Street

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 93: Boston, Canton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 93 South: Canton Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 93; US 1

2.8 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on MA 24

33 mi · 37 min · Amvets Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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

Turn left

0.1 mi · 10 sec

Turn right onto Durfee Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Durfee Street

Turn left onto Bank Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Bank Street

Turn right onto Purchase Street

361 ft · 15 sec · Purchase Street

Continue on Purchase Street

269 ft · 19 sec · Purchase Street

Arrive at destination

Purchase Street

Trip Plan

Since the total drive time is brief, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You will not need to worry about long-distance pacing or extensive rest stops given the 1-hour and 14-minute duration. Focus your energy on staying alert during the frequent turns that characterize the non-highway portions of the trip. To keep your travel budget on track, remember that you should only need to account for approximately $9 in fuel for the entire distance. Since there are no mandatory stops listed, you can drive straight through, but keep your navigation tools handy for the local segments to ensure you stay on the correct path.

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 27.1 miles from Cohasset, MA, or about 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.7 miles.

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 54.2 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 27.1 miles or 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Cohasset, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Cohasset, MA

This is one driving day of about 54.2 miles and 1h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cohasset, 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.

The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 32.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.1 mi from Cohasset, MA · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

27 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Cohasset, 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

$8.63 one way

$17.25 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$9.38	$18.77
premium	$4.80	$10.24	$20.48
diesel	$5.64	$12.04	$24.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.3	$5.69	$2.60
Efficient EV	13.6	$4.74	$2.17
EV Truck/SUV	21.7	$7.59	$3.47

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cohasset, MA

Evening in Cohasset on Sunday

Local time

5:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Evening in Fall River on Sunday

Local time

5:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

27 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 14m 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 Cohasset, MA to Fall River, MA covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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, Yankee Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.1 miles from Cohasset, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.63 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.

Between Cohasset, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Canton and Somerset.

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Trip from Cohasset, MA to Fall River, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fall River, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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1h 14m on the road

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