Trip from Fall River, MA to Arlington, MA

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

58.8 mi

95 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great 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 13m ★

6 AM

1h 19m

8 AM

1h 31m

10 AM

1h 23m

12 PM

1h 22m

3 PM

1h 24m

5 PM

1h 31m

8 PM

1h 15m

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

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Arlington, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Fall River to Arlington, you can expect a manageable 58.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Amvets Highway, I-93, and Davol Street to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel makes this an economical choice for commuters or weekend travelers. Since both cities are located within the Northeast, you will remain within the same familiar regional landscape throughout the entire trek. It is a straightforward trip that balances local roads with major thoroughfares.

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

29.4 miles from Fall River, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While about 28% of the route consists of highway travel, the experience is defined by shifting between various road types rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Your longest uninterrupted segment spans 32.8 miles along the Amvets Highway, providing a brief period of steady driving before you transition back into more technical, local navigation. The route’s personality changes as you move from the initial city streets onto the highway and eventually back into localized traffic patterns. Stay alert, as the mix of fast-paced stretches and frequent turns creates a dynamic, hands-on driving environment.

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

There are about 23 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 32.8 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 0.3 miles in near MA 79; MA 138 / Davol Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 58.8 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 0.3 miles (MA 79; MA 138 / Davol Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles (I 93): 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.

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 79; MA 138 / Davol Street

Turn right onto MA 79; MA 138 / Davol Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

37.2 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 41A Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

52.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes. Toward I 93 North: Concord NH

54 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 21 Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford

54.1 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Me...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Fall River, MA to Arlington, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.

Medford

54 mi in | ~1h 8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Amvets Highway	32.8 mi	37m
I 93	13.2 mi	17m
Davol Street	4 mi	5m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway	3.2 mi	5m
Mystic Avenue	1.2 mi	2m
Broadway	1.2 mi	2m
Powder House Boulevard	0.8 mi	1m
Harvard Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 32.8 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Purchase Street

46 ft · 5 sec · Purchase Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

179 ft · 6 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto Bedford Street

519 ft · 17 sec · Bedford Street

Continue on Central Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Central Street

Turn right onto MA 79; MA 138

4.0 mi · 5 min · Davol Street

Use the none lane.

Merge onto MA 24; MA 79

33 mi · 37 min · Amvets Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 41A Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 93; US 1

12 mi · 15 min · I 93; US 1

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 93

Toward I 93 North: Concord NH Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Exit 21 Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto MA 38

1.2 mi · 2 min · Mystic Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Harvard Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Harvard Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on Warner Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Warner Street

Enter roundabout onto Powder House Boulevard

127 ft · 2 sec · Powder House Boulevard

Continue on Powder House Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Powder House Boulevard

Turn left onto North Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North Street

At end of road, turn right onto Broadway

1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway

At end of road, turn right onto US 3; MA 2A

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn left onto Academy Street

320 ft · 18 sec · Academy Street

Turn left

203 ft · 14 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Because this drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With a total duration of just under an hour and a half, you won't need to worry about extensive rest stops or complex itinerary splits. I recommend checking local traffic reports before you head out, especially when transitioning onto I-93, as congestion can impact your estimated arrival time. Since your fuel costs are low at around $9, keep your tank topped off before leaving Fall River to ensure a stress-free experience. Use the 32.8-mile stretch on Amvets Highway to settle into your rhythm, but remain prepared for the more frequent turning required as you approach the Arlington area.

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 29.4 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.8 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 58.8 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.4 miles or 35m 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 2m

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

Before You Leave

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

This is one driving day of about 58.8 miles and 1h 19m.

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 Amvets Highway for about 32.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.4 mi from Fall River, MA · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

29 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 58.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Arlington, MA

The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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

$9.36 one way

$18.72 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$10.18	$20.36
premium	$4.80	$11.11	$22.22
diesel	$5.64	$13.06	$26.13

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: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.6	$6.17	$2.82
Efficient EV	14.7	$5.15	$2.35
EV Truck/SUV	23.5	$8.23	$3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 2 days ago

Origin

Fall River, MA

Evening in Fall River on Sunday

Local time

6:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Arlington, MA

Evening in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

6:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

29 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 19m 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 Arlington, MA covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Amvets Highway, I 93, Davol Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.4 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 $9.36 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.

On the drive from Fall River, MA to Arlington, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.

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Trip from Fall River, MA to Arlington, 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 Arlington, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Arlington, MA

Same local time

1h 19m on the road

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