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Trip from Fall River, MA to North Andover, MA

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

78.8 mi

127 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

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

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North Andover, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fall River, MA to North Andover, MA covers 78.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 93, Amvets Highway, Davol Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.2 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

39.4 miles from Fall River, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Fall River, MA to North Andover, MA covers 78.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.2 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 around 37.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 78.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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
52.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
7
74 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lawrence

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 40A Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
7
77.9 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward North Andover

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 101 Toward North Andover
7
78.1 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 93 33.2 mi 41m
Amvets Highway 32.8 mi 37m
Davol Street 4 mi 5m
I 495 3.5 mi 4m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3.2 mi 5m
Waverley Road 0.3 mi <1m
Massachusetts Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Central Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 93 — 33.2 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

12 mi · 15 min · I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

22 mi · 25 min · I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 40A Toward I 495 North: Lawrence Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 495

3.5 mi · 4 min · I 495
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 101 Toward North Andover Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

205 ft · 4 sec
Toward Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover
15

Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
16

Turn sharp left onto Waverley Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Waverley Road
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto Middlesex Street

142 ft · 8 sec · Middlesex Street
18

Turn right

61 ft · 4 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.4 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 78.8 miles or 1h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.4 miles or 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Andover, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fall River, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fall River, MA

This is one driving day of about 78.8 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fall River, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 93 for about 33.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.4 mi from Fall River, MA · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

39 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 78.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.4 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Andover, MA

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

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Andover, MA.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 51.6
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour $15 near mile 43.5
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 46.2
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 73.4
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 62.5
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 59.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.61 one way

$25.22 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $13.75 $27.51
premium $4.82 $14.96 $29.93
diesel $5.61 $17.40 $34.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.6 0 $8.27 $3.78
Efficient EV 19.7 0 $6.90 $3.15
EV Truck/SUV 31.5 0 $11.03 $5.04

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Fall River, MA

Evening in Fall River on Tuesday

Local time

8:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

North Andover, MA

Evening in North Andover on Tuesday

Local time

8:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

39 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 39m 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 North Andover, MA covers 78.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, Amvets Highway, Davol Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.4 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 $12.61 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 78.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fall River, MA to North Andover, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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