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Trip from Fall River, MA to Acushnet, MA

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

24m

Distance

15.9 mi

26 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

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

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Acushnet, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fall River, MA to Acushnet, MA covers 15.9 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 195, Acushnet Avenue, Slocum Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on I 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

7.9 miles from Fall River, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 24m highway drive covering 15.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 195 and Acushnet Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.7 miles on I 195.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 195 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 195 and Acushnet Avenue. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Sullivan Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Borden Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sullivan Drive

Turn left onto Sullivan Drive

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Borden Street

Turn left onto Borden Street

Navigation decision point

6
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 195

Keep slight right at fork onto I 195

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
12.6 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward Penniman Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward Penniman Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 195 11.7 mi 14m
Acushnet Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Slocum Street 0.4 mi 1m
Wood Street 0.3 mi <1m
Sawyer Street 0.3 mi <1m
County Street 0.3 mi <1m
Hartwell Street 0.2 mi <1m
Sullivan Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 195 — 11.7 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Purchase Street

46 ft · 5 sec · Purchase Street
2

Turn right onto South Main Street

179 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
3

Continue on South Main Street

333 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
4

Turn left onto Sullivan Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sullivan Drive
5

Turn left onto Borden Street

252 ft · 5 sec · Borden Street
6

Turn slight right onto Hartwell Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hartwell Street
7

Turn left onto Rodman Street

438 ft · 9 sec · Rodman Street
8

Turn left onto MA 81

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Plymouth Avenue
Use the left lane.
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod
10

Merge onto I 195

1.5 mi · 2 min · I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 195

10 mi · 12 min · I 195
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 25 Toward Penniman Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn left onto County Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · County Street
14

Turn right onto Sawyer Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Sawyer Street
15

Turn left onto Acushnet Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Acushnet Avenue
16

Turn right onto Wood Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Wood Street
17

Continue on Slocum Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Slocum Street
18

At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street

240 ft · 9 sec · South Main Street
19

Turn right onto Hayes Street

398 ft · 17 sec · Hayes Street
20

Arrive at destination

Hayes Street

Trip Plan

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 7.9 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.7 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 15.9 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.9 miles or 11m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 18m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fall River, 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 Fall River, MA

This is one driving day of about 15.9 miles and 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fall River, 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 I 195 for about 11.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.9 mi from Fall River, MA · 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

8 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 15.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.9 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Acushnet, MA

The final approach into Acushnet, 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 Acushnet, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 12.6
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.54 one way

$5.09 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $2.77 $5.55
premium $4.82 $3.02 $6.04
diesel $5.61 $3.51 $7.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 4.8 0 $1.67 $0.76
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.39 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 years ago

Origin

Fall River, MA

Evening in Fall River on Tuesday

Local time

8:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Acushnet, MA

Evening in Acushnet on Tuesday

Local time

8:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

8 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

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 Fall River, MA to Acushnet, MA covers 15.9 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 195, Acushnet Avenue, Slocum Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Fall River, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.54 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 15.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Sullivan Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Borden Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fall River, MA to Acushnet, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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