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Trip from Fall River, MA to Sagamore, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

42.7 mi

69 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Fall River, MA to Sagamore, MA covers 42.7 miles and takes about 56m 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 $6.83 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

21.4 miles from Fall River, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 42.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Fall River, MA to Sagamore, MA is easy. At 56m 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 Sagamore, 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 Sagamore, 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 3 toward Bourne Rotary

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Bourne Rotary
16

Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sandwich Road Connector
17

Arrive at your 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 21.4 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 28m into the drive.

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 42.7 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.4 miles or 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Fall River, MA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fall River, MA

This is one driving day of about 42.7 miles and 56m.

At 42.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.4 mi from Fall River, MA · 28m 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

Sandwich, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rochester, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sagamore, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sagamore, 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

$6.83 one way

$13.67 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $7.45 $14.90
premium $4.82 $8.11 $16.22
diesel $5.61 $9.43 $18.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 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 12.8 0 $4.48 $2.05
Efficient EV 10.7 0 $3.74 $1.71
EV Truck/SUV 17.1 0 $5.98 $2.73

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fall River, MA

Night in Fall River on Wednesday

Local time

11:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Sagamore, MA

Night in Sagamore on Wednesday

Local time

11:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

56m 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 Sagamore, MA covers 42.7 miles and takes about 56m 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 21.4 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 $6.83 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 Sagamore, MA is easy. At 56m 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 Sagamore, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fall River, MA to Sagamore, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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