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Trip from Fall River, MA to Monument Beach, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

54m

Distance

41.2 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

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

census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Monument Beach, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fall River, MA to Monument Beach, MA covers 41.2 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Main Street, Sullivan Drive, Borden Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 41.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Fall River, MA to Monument Beach, MA is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fall River, MA to Monument Beach, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Main Street
Sullivan Drive
Borden Street
Hartwell Street
Rodman Street
Plymouth Avenue
I 195 East
MA 25 East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Purchase Street

46 ft · 6 sec · Purchase Street
2

Turn right onto South Main Street

180 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
3

Continue on South Main Street

331 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
4

Turn left onto Sullivan Drive

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Sullivan Drive
5

Turn left onto Borden Street

253 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

440 ft · 9 sec · Rodman Street
8

Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Plymouth Avenue
9

Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod
10

Merge slight left

1.5 mi · 2 min
11

Keep slight right

25 mi · 30 min
12

Keep slight right to continue on MA 25 East: Cape Cod

0.5 mi · 52 sec · MA 25 East: Cape Cod
13

Merge slight left

9.6 mi · 11 min
14

Continue straight

0.8 mi · 1 min
15

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

52 ft · 2 sec · Bourne Rotary
16

Exit the rotary onto Trowbridge Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trowbridge Road
17

Continue on Shore Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Shore Road
18

Keep slight left to continue on Shore Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Shore Road
19

Turn left onto Linwood Avenue

453 ft · 22 sec · Linwood Avenue
20

Turn right onto Pine Street

223 ft · 10 sec · Pine Street
21

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.6 mi from Fall River, MA · 27m into the drive

town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rochester, MA

21 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

Buzzards Bay, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rochester, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Monument Beach, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Monument Beach, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.59 one way

$13.19 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $7.19 $14.38
premium $4.82 $7.82 $15.65
diesel $5.61 $9.10 $18.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.4 0 $4.33 $1.98
Efficient EV 10.3 0 $3.61 $1.65
EV Truck/SUV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Afternoon in Fall River on Thursday

Local time

12:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Monument Beach, MA

Afternoon in Monument Beach on Thursday

Local time

12:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Rochester, MA

21 mi in

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

54m 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 Monument Beach, MA covers 41.2 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Sullivan Drive, Borden Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 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 $6.59 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.
The drive from Fall River, MA to Monument Beach, MA is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fall River, MA to Monument Beach, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fall River, MA to Monument Beach, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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