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Trip from Fall River, MA to Canton, MA

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

49m

Distance

37.1 mi

60 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

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

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Canton, MA

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Trip Overview

This 37.1-mile journey from Fall River, MA, to Canton, MA, is a quick 49-minute drive that makes for an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Amvets Highway, Davol Street, and Park Street forming the backbone of your route. Since it's a short trip with no highway driving, you can expect a fuel cost of around $6, making it an economical option. The drive is entirely within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, offering a familiar local feel throughout. With only one recommended day, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or a quick errand.

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

18.6 miles from Fall River, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire 37.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.5 miles on Amvets Highway, giving you a substantial period of consistent driving before encountering more frequent turns. This road profile suggests a drive where you'll be constantly interacting with the local infrastructure, making it more engaging than a simple highway cruise. Be prepared for frequent adjustments as you make your way through varied local environments.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 25.5 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 11 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 37.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 4.4 miles (MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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
4.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway

Merge onto MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
29.9 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward MA 27 North: Stoughton

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

Use the right lane. Exit 33B Toward MA 27 North: Stoughton
5
33.5 mi into trip | ~42m in | MA 138 / Washington Street

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 138 / Washington Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
35.8 mi into trip | ~46m in | Pleasant Street

Enter roundabout onto Pleasant Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Amvets Highway 25.5 mi 29m
Davol Street 4 mi 5m
Park Street 2.6 mi 4m
Pearl Street 1.5 mi 2m
Pleasant Street 1.4 mi 2m
Sherman Street 0.7 mi 1m
Reynolds Memorial Highway 0.4 mi <1m
North Pearl Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 25.5 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Purchase Street

46 ft · 5 sec · Purchase Street
2

Turn right onto South Main Street

179 ft · 6 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn left onto Bedford Street

519 ft · 17 sec · Bedford Street
4

Continue on Central Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Central Street
5

Turn right onto MA 79; MA 138

4.0 mi · 5 min · Davol Street
6

Merge onto MA 24; MA 79

26 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 55 sec
Exit 33B Toward MA 27 North: Stoughton Use the right lane.
8

Turn straight onto MA 27

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway
9

Continue on MA 27

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North Pearl Street
10

Continue on MA 27

1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on Park Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Park Street
12

Continue on MA 138

396 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street
13

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 138

113 ft · 5 sec · Washington Street
14

Turn left onto MA 138

54 ft · 1 sec · Pearl Street
15

Continue on Pearl Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Pearl Street
16

Continue on Pleasant Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pleasant Street
17

Enter roundabout onto Pleasant Street

96 ft · 2 sec · Pleasant Street
18

Continue on Pleasant Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pleasant Street
19

Turn left onto Sherman Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sherman Street
20

Turn left onto Washington Street

129 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street
21

Turn left

118 ft · 8 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given its short 49-minute duration, this 37.1-mile trip from Fall River to Canton offers a lot of flexibility; you can leave whenever it suits you best. With no highway stretches, you won't need to worry about long, monotonous segments, and the estimated $6 fuel cost means you can easily top up if needed. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is relatively short, pacing isn't a major concern. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the main roads—Amvets Highway, Davol Street, and Park Street—before you go, as the 'turn-heavy' nature means paying attention to navigation is key.

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 18.6 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.5 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 37.1 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.6 miles or 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canton, 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 37.1 miles and 49m.

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 25.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.6 mi from Fall River, MA · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

19 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 37.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Canton, MA

The final approach into Canton, 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 Canton, 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.

Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour $15 near mile 35.8
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 3.8
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

15 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 35.8
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 37.1
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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 1.3
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 37.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.94 one way

$11.87 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $6.47 $12.95
premium $4.82 $7.04 $14.09
diesel $5.61 $8.19 $16.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.1 0 $3.90 $1.78
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.25 $1.48
EV Truck/SUV 14.8 0 $5.19 $2.37

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 4 days ago

Origin

Fall River, MA

Night in Fall River on Tuesday

Local time

10:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Canton, MA

Night in Canton on Tuesday

Local time

10:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

19 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

49m 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 Canton, MA covers 37.1 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, Davol Street, Park Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 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 $5.94 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 37.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 4.4 miles (MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fall River, MA to Canton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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