Trip from Fall River, MA to Wareham, MA

Q: How long is the trip from Fall River, MA to Wareham, MA?

The drive from Fall River, MA to Wareham, MA covers 28.5 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 195, Cranberry Highway, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 14.2 miles from Fall River, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

36m

Distance

28.5 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 34m ★

6 AM

0h 37m

8 AM

0h 43m

10 AM

0h 39m

12 PM

0h 39m

3 PM

0h 39m

5 PM

0h 43m

8 PM

0h 35m

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

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Trip Overview

This short, 28.5-mile drive from Fall River, MA to Wareham, MA will take you about 36 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The majority of your journey, 91% to be exact, will be on highways, primarily I-195 and the Cranberry Highway, with a final stretch on Main Street. With a projected fuel cost of around $5, this is an economical option for a quick getaway within the Northeast region. You won't need an overnight stay for this trip; it's designed for a single, straightforward journey. The overall feel is a functional, highway-focused transit.

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

14.2 miles from Fall River, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.1 miles on I-195, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. As you transition from I-195 to the Cranberry Highway and then to Main Street in Wareham, the character of the drive will shift from interstate cruising to more localized road conditions. While not a scenic tour, this route prioritizes efficiency, getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 195 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 195 and Cranberry Highway. 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 Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 28.5 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 0.1 miles (Sullivan Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sullivan Drive

Turn left onto Sullivan Drive

Navigation decision point

2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 195

Keep slight right at fork onto I 195

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

27 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 39 Toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro

27.2 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Wareha, South Middleboro

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

Toward Wareha, South Middleboro

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Fall River, MA to Wareham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Middleboro along the way.

Middleboro

27 mi in | ~33m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 195	26.1 mi	31m
Cranberry Highway	0.9 mi	1m
Main Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Hartwell Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Sullivan Drive	0.2 mi	<1m
Plymouth Avenue	0.1 mi	<1m
South Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Rodman Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 195 — 26.1 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Purchase Street

46 ft · 5 sec · Purchase Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

179 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

333 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto Sullivan Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sullivan Drive

Turn left onto Borden Street

252 ft · 5 sec · Borden Street

Turn slight right onto Hartwell Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hartwell Street

Turn left onto Rodman Street

438 ft · 9 sec · Rodman Street

Turn left onto MA 81

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Plymouth Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod

Merge onto I 195

1.5 mi · 2 min · I 195

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 195

25 mi · 29 min · I 195

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 39 Toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro

Keep slight right at fork

311 ft · 7 sec

Toward Wareha, South Middleboro

Turn straight onto MA 28

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cranberry Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Tihonet Road

329 ft · 15 sec · Tihonet Road

Turn slight left onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Main Street

Turn right

42 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 36-minute duration, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times for this 28.5-mile trip. Leaving early in the morning or later in the afternoon can help you avoid any potential local traffic as you enter Wareham on Main Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this is a budget-friendly excursion. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan any breaks before or after this specific segment. Keep an eye out for the transition from I-195 to the Cranberry Highway, as this marks the shift from high-speed driving to a more town-centric road.

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 14.2 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 28.5 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.2 miles or 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 30m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 28.5 miles and 36m.

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 195 for about 26.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.2 mi from Fall River, MA · 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

14 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.2 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wareham, MA

The final approach into Wareham, 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 Wareham, 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.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 12.8

View on nps.gov

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.56 one way

$9.12 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$4.97	$9.95
premium	$4.82	$5.41	$10.82
diesel	$5.61	$6.29	$12.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Bristol Community College

Fall River, MA

RED_E

12 DCFC

Dartmouth Towne Center Shopping Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Dartmouth, MA

Tesla

12 DCFC

East GAR Realty

Somerset, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Bhavin Patel Realty Trust

Fall River, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Hampton Inn Westport

Westport, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Sunoco - 525 County St

Somerset, MA

Blink Network

4 DCFC

PREIT Dartmouth Mall (Dartmouth, MA)

Dartmouth, MA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Mechanics Cooperative Bank Westport

Westport, MA

RED_E

2 DCFC

RED_E: 6 ChargePoint Network: 4 Blink Network: 1 AUTEL: 1 Tesla: 1 Electrify America: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.5	$2.99	$1.37
Efficient EV	7.1	$2.49	$1.14
EV Truck/SUV	11.4	$3.99	$1.82

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

11:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Wareham, MA

Night in Wareham on Tuesday

Local time

11:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

14 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

36m 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 Wareham, MA covers 28.5 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 195, Cranberry Highway, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.2 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 $4.56 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.