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Trip from Fall River, MA to Centerville, MA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

56.3 mi

91 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m

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

Downtown Centerville, MA, MA

Centerville, MA

Jan van der Wolf

Trip Overview

The drive from Fall River, MA to Centerville, MA covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 195, Mid Cape Highway, MA 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on I 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 56.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 195 and Mid Cape Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.7 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 28 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 26.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 195 and Mid Cape Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 20 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 2.4 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 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

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.
6
27.7 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MA 25 East: Cape Cod

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 40A Toward MA 25 East: Cape Cod
8
51.9 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable

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 65 Toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable

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 Fall River, MA to Centerville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Barnstable along the way.

Barnstable

51.9 mi in | ~1h 8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 195 26.7 mi 32m
Mid Cape Highway 9.6 mi 13m
MA 25 9.6 mi 11m
Old Stage Road 3.5 mi 7m
Sandwich Road Connector 3.2 mi 5m
MA 28 0.8 mi 1m
Service Road 0.5 mi <1m
Mid-Cape Connector 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 195 — 26.7 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

25 mi · 30 min · I 195
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 51 sec
Exit 40A Toward MA 25 East: Cape Cod
13

Merge onto MA 25

9.6 mi · 11 min · MA 25
14

Continue on MA 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · MA 28
15

Enter roundabout onto Sandwich Road Connector

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector
16

Continue on Sandwich Road Connector

3.0 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector
17

Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Mid-Cape Connector
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
19

Merge onto US 6

9.6 mi · 13 min · Mid Cape Highway
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 65 Toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable Use the slight right lane.
21

Enter roundabout onto Service Road

149 ft · 2 sec · Service Road
22

Continue on Service Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Service Road
23

Turn right onto Old Stage Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Stage Road
24

Turn left onto Race Lane

418 ft · 8 sec · Race Lane
25

Continue on Old Stage Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Stage Road
26

Turn slight right onto Main Street Centerville

519 ft · 12 sec · Main Street Centerville
27

Turn right onto Linden Avenue

56 ft · 1 sec · Linden Avenue
28

Arrive at destination

Linden Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.1 mi from Fall River, MA · 35m into the drive

Downtown Buzzards Bay, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buzzards Bay, MA

28 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

New Bedford, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wareham Center, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Centerville, MA

The final approach into Centerville, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.01 one way

$18.02 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $9.83 $19.65
premium $4.82 $10.69 $21.38
diesel $5.61 $12.43 $24.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70
Efficient EV 14.1 0 $4.93 $2.25
EV Truck/SUV 22.5 0 $7.88 $3.60

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fall River, MA

Late night in Fall River on Friday

Local time

12:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Centerville, MA

Late night in Centerville on Friday

Local time

12:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 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 Centerville, MA covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 195, Mid Cape Highway, MA 25. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.1 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 $9.01 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 56.3 miles you will encounter 20 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 2.4 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fall River, MA to Centerville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Barnstable along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Cape Cod National Seashore.

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