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Trip from Fall River, MA to Holliston, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

50.7 mi

82 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

Downtown Holliston, MA, MA

Holliston, MA

Italo Melo

Trip Overview

The drive from Fall River, MA to Holliston, MA covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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 $8.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 50.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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 Holliston, MA is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Holliston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Main Street
Bedford Street
Central Street
Davol Street
Amvets Highway
I 495 North
MA 140 North
Commercial Street

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 Holliston, 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

15 mi · 17 min · Amvets Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 495 North: Marlboro
8

Merge slight left

11 mi · 12 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Mansfield

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 140 North: Mansfield
10

Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield

3.1 mi · 4 min · MA 140 North: Mansfield
11

Continue on Commercial Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Commercial Street
12

Continue on Central Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Central Street
13

Turn left onto Rockhill Street

154 ft · 3 sec · Rockhill Street
14

Turn right onto Main Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
15

Continue on Pierce Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Pierce Street
16

Turn right onto Turner Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Turner Road
17

Continue on Pine Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Street
18

Continue on Pond Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street
19

Continue on North Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Street
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Union Street

16 ft · Union Street
21

Exit the roundabout onto Union Street

482 ft · 8 sec · Union Street
22

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rockwood Road

59 ft · 1 sec · Rockwood Road
23

Exit the roundabout onto Rockwood Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road
24

Continue on Holbrook Street

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Holbrook Street
25

Continue on Baltimore Street

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Baltimore Street
26

Continue on Norfolk Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Norfolk Road
27

Continue on Village Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Village Street
28

Turn slight left onto Plain Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Plain Street
29

Turn right onto Exchange Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street
30

Keep slight left to continue on Middlesex Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Middlesex Street
31

Continue on Central Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · Central Street
32

Turn left onto Winthrop Street

30 ft · 1 sec · Winthrop Street
33

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.4 mi from Fall River, MA · 34m into the drive

town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Foxborough, MA

25 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

Berkley, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Foxborough, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Holliston, MA

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.11 one way

$16.23 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $8.85 $17.70
premium $4.82 $9.63 $19.25
diesel $5.61 $11.19 $22.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.2 0 $5.32 $2.43
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.44 $2.03
EV Truck/SUV 20.3 0 $7.10 $3.24

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

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fall River, MA

Morning in Fall River on Thursday

Local time

10:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Holliston, MA

Morning in Holliston on Thursday

Local time

10:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 9m 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 Holliston, MA covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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 25.4 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 $8.11 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 Holliston, MA is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Holliston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fall River, MA to Holliston, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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