Origin
Fall River, MA
Late night in Fall River on Friday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Fall River, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
47.5 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica Plain, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Fall River, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA covers 47.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amvets Highway, Randolph Avenue, Davol Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.8 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m 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 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 47.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
9
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
7
38.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward MA 28 North: Milton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward MA 28 North: Milton
7
42.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Adams Street
At end of road, turn left onto Adams Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
43.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Morton Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Morton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 32.8 mi | 37m |
| Randolph Avenue | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Davol Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| Morton Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| South Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 93 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Arborway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Adams Street | 0.3 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 Jamaica Plain, 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
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Merge onto I 93; US 1
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 93; US 1
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 5B
Toward MA 28 North: Milton
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto MA 28
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Randolph Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Adams Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Morton Street
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Morton Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on MA 203
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arborway
15
Turn right onto South Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
16
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Centre Street
17
Turn right onto Dunster Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dunster Road
18
Turn left onto Dane Street
430 ft
·
17 sec
·
Dane Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Orchard Street
314 ft
·
10 sec
·
Orchard Street
20
Arrive at destination
Orchard Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Fall River, MA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamaica Plain, MA
The final approach into Jamaica Plain, 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
$7.60 one way
$15.20 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Jamaica Plain, MA
Late night in Jamaica Plain on Friday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 6m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA covers 47.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, Randolph Avenue, Davol Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 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 $7.60 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 47.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fall River, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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