Trip from Fall River, MA to Boston, MA

Drive Time

55m

Distance

52 mi

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Fall River, MA to Boston, MA covers 52 miles and takes about 55m 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, Bedford Street, Central Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.06 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

26 miles from Fall River, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 52 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Bedford Street Unavailable Refreshing
Central Street Unavailable Refreshing
Davol Street Unavailable Refreshing
Amvets Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 93 North Unavailable Refreshing
John F Unavailable Refreshing
South Station Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

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 Boston, MA.

1

Start on Purchase Street

46 ft · 6 sec · Purchase Street
2

Turn right onto South Main Street

180 ft · 6 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn left onto Bedford Street

518 ft · 18 sec · Bedford Street
4

Continue on Central Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Central Street
5

Turn right onto Davol Street

4.0 mi · 5 min · Davol Street
6

Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

33 mi · 37 min · Amvets Highway
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
8

Merge slight left

12 mi · 15 min
9

Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

0.2 mi · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
10

Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Station, Airport
11

Keep slight right to continue on South Station

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Station
12

Continue on Lincoln Street

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Lincoln Street
13

At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street

82 ft · 6 sec · Summer Street
14

Turn right onto Devonshire Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Devonshire Street
15

Turn left onto Franklin Street

174 ft · 8 sec · Franklin Street
16

Turn right onto Arch Street

463 ft · 20 sec · Arch Street
17

Turn left onto Milk Street

276 ft · 9 sec · Milk Street
18

Continue on Washington Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Washington Street
19

At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street

472 ft · 20 sec · Court Street
20

Turn left onto Tremont Street

335 ft · 12 sec · Tremont Street
21

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 26 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 27m 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 52 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 26 miles or 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boston, 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 52 miles and 55m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26 mi from Fall River, MA · 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

26 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Boston, MA

The final approach into Boston, 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 Boston, MA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.06 one way

$14.13 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $7.88 $15.76
premium $4.15 $8.50 $16.99
diesel $3.75 $7.68 $15.35

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: 18.2 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.6 0 $5.46 $2.50
Efficient EV 13 0 $4.55 $2.08
EV Truck/SUV 20.8 0 $7.28 $3.33

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 21 hours ago

Origin

Fall River, MA

Morning in Fall River on Saturday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

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Forecast unavailable right now

EDT

Destination

Boston, MA

Morning in Boston on Saturday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

26 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

55m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fall River, MA to Boston, MA covers 52 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Bedford Street, Central Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 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 $7.06 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.

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