Origin
Fall River, MA
Late night in Fall River on Friday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Fall River, MA to Norfolk, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
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.
Norfolk, MA
Renata Meneses
Trip Overview
The drive from Fall River, MA to Norfolk, MA covers 42.1 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, 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 $6.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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 54m drive with frequent turns across 42.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fall River, MA to Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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
459 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norfolk, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Norfolk, 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
$6.74 one way
$13.48 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
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.
Destination
Norfolk, MA
Late night in Norfolk on Friday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
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 Norfolk, MA covers 42.1 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, Bedford Street, Central Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21 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 $6.74 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fall River, MA to Norfolk, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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