Origin
East Bridgewater, MA
Morning in East Bridgewater on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from East Bridgewater, MA to Fall River, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Bridgewater, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Bridgewater, MA to Fall River, MA covers 27.7 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amvets Highway, Western Fall River Expressway, Pleasant Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 27.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 16.3 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 18 / Bedford Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 27.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 (MA 18 / Bedford Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (MA 104 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MA 18 / Bedford Street
Turn right onto MA 18 / Bedford Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
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MA 104 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto MA 104 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip
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~13m in
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MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge onto MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.3 mi into trip
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~32m 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
27.6 mi into trip
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~38m 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 East Bridgewater, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
Somerset
23.3 mi in
|
~32m
|
via MA 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Pleasant Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Bedford Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Durfee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bank Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Bridgewater, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Union Street
133 ft
·
5 sec
·
Union Street
2
Turn right onto MA 18
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bedford Street
3
Continue on MA 18
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
4
Continue on MA 18; MA 28; MA 104
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Central Square
5
Continue on MA 104
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Street
6
Turn right onto MA 104
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Pleasant Street
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward MA 24 South: Taunton
8
Merge onto MA 24
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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
10
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
11
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
12
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
13
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
14
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
15
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.43 one way
$8.87 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.83 | $9.67 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Saturday
Local time
11:15 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
39m 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 East Bridgewater, MA to Fall River, MA covers 27.7 miles and takes about 39m 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, Pleasant Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from East Bridgewater, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.43 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 27.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 (MA 18 / Bedford Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (MA 104 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from East Bridgewater, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley 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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