Origin
Fall River, MA
Late night in Fall River on Thursday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Fall River, MA to Monument Beach, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monument Beach, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fall River, MA to Monument Beach, MA covers 41.2 miles and takes about 54m 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 $6.59 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
20.6 miles from Fall River, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 41.2 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.
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 Monument Beach, MA is easy. At 54m 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 Monument Beach, 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 Monument Beach, 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 1 toward Bourne Rotary
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bourne Rotary
16
Exit the rotary onto Trowbridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trowbridge Road
17
Continue on Shore Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Road
18
Keep slight left to continue on Shore Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Shore Road
19
Turn left onto Linwood Avenue
453 ft
·
22 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
20
Turn right onto Pine Street
223 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pine 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 20.6 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 41 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.6 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 Monument Beach, 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 41.2 miles and 54m.
At 41.2 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 20.6 mi from Fall River, MA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monument Beach, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Monument Beach, 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
$6.59 one way
$13.19 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
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: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Monument Beach, MA
Late night in Monument Beach on Thursday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
54m 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 Monument Beach, MA covers 41.2 miles and takes about 54m 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 20.6 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 $6.59 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 Monument Beach, MA is easy. At 54m 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 Monument Beach, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fall River, MA to Monument Beach, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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