Origin
Fall River, MA
Evening in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
7:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Fall River, MA to Berkley, MA
Drive Time
17m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
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6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Fall River to Berkley, you are looking at a brief 12.4-mile journey that typically takes about 17 minutes. This local transit is perfect for a one-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it is a highly economical route for a quick commute or local visit. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region, you will find a familiar atmosphere throughout the drive. You won't need to worry about planning for stops, as the proximity of these two locations makes it a straightforward point-to-point trip.
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
6.2 miles from Fall River, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. You will navigate via Amvets Highway, Davol Street, and North Main Street, keeping your focus on local traffic patterns rather than high-speed highway travel. Because the highway share is 0%, you can anticipate a steady, lower-speed pace throughout the entire 12.4-mile distance. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 4.6 miles spent on Amvets Highway, which provides the most consistent segment of the trip. Overall, the road feels more like a series of interconnected local thoroughfares than a singular, sprawling highway route.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Bedford Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 79; MA 138 / Davol Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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Bedford Street
Turn left onto Bedford Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MA 79; MA 138 / Davol Street
Turn right onto MA 79; MA 138 / Davol Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
8.9 mi into trip
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~11m in
Take the exit toward Assonet, Dighton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13
Toward Assonet, Dighton
4
11.6 mi into trip
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~16m in
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South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Fall River, MA and Berkley, MA, road signs point toward Assonet and Dighton.
Assonet
8.9 mi in
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~11m
Dighton
8.9 mi in
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~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Davol Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Purchase Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 4.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Berkley, MA.
1
Start on Purchase Street
46 ft
·
5 sec
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Purchase Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
179 ft
·
6 sec
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South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Bedford Street
519 ft
·
17 sec
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Bedford Street
4
Continue on Central Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Central Street
5
Turn right onto MA 79; MA 138
4.0 mi
·
5 min
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Davol Street
Use the none lane.
6
Merge onto MA 24; MA 79
4.6 mi
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5 min
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Amvets Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 13
Toward Assonet, Dighton
8
Turn right onto North Main Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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North Main Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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South Main Street
10
Turn left
90 ft
·
6 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 17-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to stress over complex pacing or multi-day planning, allowing you to hit the road whenever it suits your schedule. Given the $2 fuel estimate, you can easily complete the drive on a single tank without needing to budget for extra stops or fuel stations along the way. Focus your attention on navigating the various turns, as the lack of highway miles means you will be interacting with local road signage more frequently than on a major interstate. Keep a close eye on your navigation through North Main Street and Davol Street to ensure you stay on track during the transition between the two towns.
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 6.2 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.6 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 12.4 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.2 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berkley, 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 12.4 miles and 17m.
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 4.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.2 mi from Fall River, MA · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 12.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.2 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Berkley, MA
The final approach into Berkley, 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 Berkley, 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
$1.97 one way
$3.95 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.34 | $4.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Berkley, MA
Evening in Berkley on Sunday
Local time
7:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
6 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
17m 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 Berkley, MA covers 12.4 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, Davol Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 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 $1.97 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 is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Bedford Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 79; MA 138 / Davol Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fall River, MA and Berkley, MA, road signs point toward Assonet and Dighton.
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