Origin
Duxbury, MA
Afternoon in Duxbury on Friday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Duxbury, MA to Fall River, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duxbury, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Duxbury, MA to Fall River, MA covers 43.7 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 44, Amvets Highway, Pilgrims Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on US 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Duxbury, MA to Fall River, MA covers 43.7 miles and takes about 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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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Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Harrison Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Is...
7
39.3 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
5
43.6 mi into trip
|
~54m 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.
Between Duxbury, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Providence Rhode Island and Somerset.
Cape Cod
3.9 mi in
|
~6m
Providence Rhode Island
7.8 mi in
|
~11m
Somerset
39.3 mi in
|
~48m
|
via MA 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 44 | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Amvets Highway | 12 mi | 13m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Tremont Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| New State Highway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Harding Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Harrison Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 44
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duxbury, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Holmes Place
107 ft
·
7 sec
·
Holmes Place
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto MA 3A
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Tremont Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
6
Merge onto MA 3
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
7
Continue on MA 3
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Piigrims Highway
8
Continue on MA 3
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 16
Toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
10
Continue on US 44
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 44
256 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harding Street
12
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harding Street
13
Continue on US 44
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cape Road
14
Continue on US 44
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New State Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
16
Merge onto MA 24
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Amvets Highway
17
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
18
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
19
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
20
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
21
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
22
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
23
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Duxbury, MA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Duxbury, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fall River, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fall River, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.99 one way
$13.99 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Friday
Local time
4:28 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
55m 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 Duxbury, MA to Fall River, MA covers 43.7 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 44, Amvets Highway, Pilgrims Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Duxbury, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.99 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 43.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Duxbury, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Providence Rhode Island and Somerset.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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