The drive from Fall River, MA to North Scituate, MA covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amvets Highway, Davol Street, I 93 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 $8.85 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
27.7 miles from Fall River, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 33m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 55.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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.
Route Complexity10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 55.3 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: 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 40.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|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
10
40.8 mi into trip|~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washingto...
9
41.2 mi into trip|~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 42
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Stat...
8
41.6 mi into trip|~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fall River, MA and North Scituate, MA, road signs point toward Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, Mbta Station and Mbta Drop-Off.
Quincy Center
40.8 mi in|~49m
Braintree
40.8 mi in|~49m
Adams National Historical Park
40.8 mi in|~49m|via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Mbta Station
40.8 mi in|~49m|via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Mbta Drop-Off
41.6 mi in|~51m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi
37m
Davol Street
4 mi
5m
I 93
3 mi
4m
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
2.7 mi
4m
Justice Cushing Way
1.9 mi
2m
Bridge Street
1.7 mi
2m
Washington Street
1.5 mi
2m
Lincoln Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and North Scituate, 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 41AToward I 93 North, US 1 North: BostonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 93; US 1
3.0 mi·4 min·I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 7Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
10
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft·9 sec
Exit 42-41Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, BraintreeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
0.4 mi·47 sec·Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Exit 42-41Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, MBTA Station
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 42Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA StationUse the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-OffUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.0 mi·1 min·Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Walter J. Hannon Parkway
0.2 mi·39 sec·Walter J. Hannon Parkway
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on Revere Road
0.1 mi·15 sec·Revere Road
17
Continue on Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway
488 ft·13 sec·Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway
18
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.4 mi·2 min·Washington Street
19
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
220 ft·3 sec·Washington Street
20
Continue on MA 3A
451 ft·7 sec·Washington Street
21
Continue on MA 3A
0.3 mi·1 min·Fore River Bridge
22
Continue on MA 3A
1.7 mi·2 min·Bridge Street
23
Continue on MA 3A
1.5 mi·2 min·Lincoln Street
24
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi·55 sec·Broad Cove Road
25
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi·1 min·Otis Street
26
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi·14 sec·Summer Street
27
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
134 ft·2 sec·Justice Cushing Way
28
Continue on MA 3A
1.9 mi·2 min·Justice Cushing Way
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on MA 3A
0.8 mi·1 min·Chief Justice Cushing Highway
30
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi·56 sec·King Street
31
Continue on MA 3A
1.9 mi·3 min·Chief Justice Cushing Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Turn left onto Henry Turner Bailey Road
0.4 mi·54 sec·Henry Turner Bailey Road
Use the left lane.
33
Continue on Gannett Road
160 ft·7 sec·Gannett Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
34
Turn right
102 ft·7 sec
35
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 27.7 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.8 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 55.3 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.7 miles or 33m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Scituate, 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 55.3 miles and 1h 15m.
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 Amvets Highway for about 32.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Fall River, MA
· 33m into the drive
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Scituate, MA
The final approach into North Scituate, 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 Scituate, 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.
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...
. . . 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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 47.7
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.
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 43.9
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 3.8
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 1.9
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...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 47.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.85 one way
$17.70 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$9.65
$19.30
premium
$4.82
$10.50
$21.00
diesel
$5.61
$12.21
$24.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16.6
0
$5.81
$2.65
Efficient EV
13.8
0
$4.84
$2.21
EV Truck/SUV
22.1
0
$7.74
$3.54
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night
in Fall River on Tuesday
Local time
11:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Destination
North Scituate, MA
Night
in North Scituate on Tuesday
Local time
11:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
28 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 15m 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 Scituate, MA covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, Davol Street, I 93. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 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 $8.85 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 18 significant decision points across 55.3 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: 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 40.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fall River, MA and North Scituate, MA, road signs point toward Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, Mbta Station and Mbta Drop-Off.
