Origin
Fall River, MA
Morning in Fall River on Saturday
Local time
10:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Fall River, MA to Freetown, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freetown, MA
Tappiah Sesay
Trip Overview
The drive from Fall River, MA to Freetown, MA covers 11.3 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Davol Street, Amvets Highway, Slab Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on Davol Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 11.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Davol Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.3 miles you will encounter 9 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; near the start (Bedford Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 79; MA 138 / Davol Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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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~0m in
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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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~0m in
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Bedford Street
Turn left onto Bedford Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MA 79; MA 138 / Davol Street
Turn right onto MA 79; MA 138 / Davol Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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MA 79
Take the exit onto MA 79 toward MA 79 North: Freetown, Middleborough
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward MA 79 North: Freetown, Middleborough
7
7.7 mi into trip
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~10m in
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MA 79
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79 toward MA 79 North: Freetown, Middleborough
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward MA 79 North: Freetown, Middleborough
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 Freetown, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Middleborough along the way.
Middleborough
7.5 mi in
|
~9m
|
via MA 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Davol Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| Amvets Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Slab Bridge Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| MA 79 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Central Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Davol Street
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Freetown, 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
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Amvets Highway
7
Take the exit onto MA 79
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
MA 79
Exit 11
Toward MA 79 North: Freetown, Middleborough
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 79
Exit 11
Toward MA 79 North: Freetown, Middleborough
9
Turn right onto MA 79
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Mill Street
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Elm Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Elm Street
11
Continue on Slab Bridge Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Slab Bridge Road
12
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.62 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
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
Freetown, MA
Morning in Freetown on Saturday
Local time
10:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
18m 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 Freetown, MA covers 11.3 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Davol Street, Amvets Highway, Slab Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 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 $1.81 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 11.3 miles you will encounter 9 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; near the start (Bedford Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 79; MA 138 / Davol Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Fall River, MA to Freetown, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Middleborough along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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