Origin
Fall River, MA
Morning in Fall River on Friday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Fall River, MA to Norfolk, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
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.
Norfolk, MA
Renata Meneses
Trip Overview
The drive from Fall River, MA to Norfolk, MA covers 42.1 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 Amvets Highway, I 495, Davol Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 42.1 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 (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Fall River, MA to Norfolk, MA covers 42.1 miles and takes about 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 15 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 42.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
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
19.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Marlboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
7
31.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
6
31.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
MA 140
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140 toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 31 / Old Exit 12
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 15 mi | 17m |
| I 495 | 11 mi | 12m |
| Davol Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| MA 140 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Pond Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Central Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pine Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 15 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Norfolk, 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
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 495
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
MA 140
Exit 31 / Old Exit 12
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
11
Continue on MA 140
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
12
Continue on MA 140
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
13
Turn left onto MA 140
153 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rockhill Street
14
Turn right onto MA 140
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on MA 140
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pierce Street
16
Turn right onto MA 115
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Turner Road
17
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
18
Continue on MA 115
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
19
Continue on MA 115
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
20
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
21
Continue on MA 115
458 ft
·
7 sec
·
Union Street
22
Arrive at destination
MA 115
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from Fall River, MA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norfolk, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Norfolk, 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
$6.74 one way
$13.48 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Norfolk, MA
Morning in Norfolk on Friday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
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 Norfolk, MA covers 42.1 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, I 495, Davol Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21 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 $6.74 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 42.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fall River, MA to Norfolk, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. 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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