Origin
Holliston, MA
Late night in Holliston on Thursday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holliston, MA to Fall River, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
50 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
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.
Holliston, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Holliston, MA to Fall River, MA covers 50 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 Amvets Highway, I 495, Commercial Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.00 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
25 miles from Holliston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 50 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near MA 115 / North Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (MA 115 / North Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.4 miles (MA 140 / School Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.9 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MA 115 / North Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 115 / North Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
MA 140 / School Street
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140 / School Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19B
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Holliston, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
Somerset
45.7 mi in
|
~1h 2m
|
via MA 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| I 495 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Commercial Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Central Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Pond Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Rockwood Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holliston, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Winthrop Street
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
Winthrop Street
2
Turn right onto Central Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Street
3
Continue on Middlesex Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Middlesex Street
4
Continue on MA 115
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Exchange Street
5
Turn left onto MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Plain Street
6
Continue on MA 115
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Village Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Road
8
Continue on MA 115
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Baltimore Street
9
Continue on MA 115
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Holbrook Street
10
Continue on MA 115
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwood Road
11
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Street
12
Continue on MA 115
470 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
13
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
109 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Street
14
Continue on MA 115
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
15
Continue on MA 115
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
16
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
17
Continue on MA 115
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Turner Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto MA 140
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pierce Street
19
Continue on MA 140
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on MA 140
432 ft
·
7 sec
·
School Street
21
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
School Street
22
Turn right onto MA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
23
Continue on MA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
24
Continue on MA 140
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Commercial Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
MA 140
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
27
Merge onto I 495
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Merge onto MA 24
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Fall River Expressway
Exit 7
Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
31
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
32
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
33
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
34
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
35
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
36
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
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 25 miles from Holliston, MA, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 miles.
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 11 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Holliston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Holliston, MA
This is one driving day of about 50 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Holliston, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 14.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Holliston, MA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Holliston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fall River, MA
The final approach into Fall River, 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
$8.00 one way
$16.00 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.73 | $17.45 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Fall River, MA
Late night in Fall River on Thursday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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 Holliston, MA to Fall River, MA covers 50 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 Amvets Highway, I 495, Commercial Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 miles from Holliston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.00 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (MA 115 / North Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.4 miles (MA 140 / School Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.9 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Holliston, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
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