Origin
Fall River, MA
Evening in Fall River on Tuesday
Local time
7:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Fall River, MA to North Andover, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
78.8 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Andover, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fall River, MA to North Andover, MA covers 78.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m 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 $12.61 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
39.4 miles from Fall River, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 78.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 North Andover, MA is easy. At 1h 39m 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 North Andover, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 |
| I 495 North | 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 North Andover, 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
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I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
8
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
15 min
9
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 93 North: Concord NH
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North: Lawrence
12
Merge slight left
3.5 mi
·
4 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward North Andover
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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North Andover
14
Keep slight right to continue on Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover
15
Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
16
Turn sharp left onto Waverley Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Waverley Road
17
Turn right onto Middlesex Street
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
Middlesex Street
18
Turn right
62 ft
·
5 sec
19
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 39.4 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 49m 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 78.8 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.4 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Andover, 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 78.8 miles and 1h 39m.
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 39.4 mi from Fall River, MA · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 78.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.4 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Andover, MA
The final approach into North Andover, 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 North Andover, 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
$12.61 one way
$25.22 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.75 | $27.51 |
| premium | $4.82 | $14.96 | $29.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.40 | $34.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.03 | $5.04 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
North Andover, MA
Evening in North Andover on Tuesday
Local time
7:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
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39 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
1h 39m 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 North Andover, MA covers 78.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m 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 39.4 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 $12.61 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 North Andover, MA is easy. At 1h 39m 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 North Andover, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fall River, MA to North Andover, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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