Trip from Lawrence, MA to Fall River, MA

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Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

79.1 mi

127 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 41m

8 AM

1h 56m

10 AM

1h 46m

12 PM

1h 45m

3 PM

1h 47m

5 PM

1h 55m

8 PM

1h 36m

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

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Trip Overview

This 79.1-mile drive from Lawrence, MA to Fall River, MA is a straightforward trip, estimated to take about 1 hour and 41 minutes. Primarily utilizing Amvets Highway and parts of I-93, including the Southeast Expressway, it's a manageable journey perfect for a single day. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical option for exploring Massachusetts. The drive offers a mixed terrain, making it a practical choice for a quick excursion without the need for an overnight stop. You'll be staying within the Northeast region for this entire trip.

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

39.6 miles from Lawrence, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 53% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced driving, notably a continuous 32.7-mile segment on Amvets Highway. The journey incorporates significant portions of interstate, suggesting periods of consistent speed. As you progress, the road conditions will likely shift between these more open highway sections and potentially more varied local road conditions as you approach your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 25 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 32.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 79.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro

4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 93 South: Boston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 97A Toward I 93 South: Boston

24.5 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

41.4 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River

74.8 mi into trip | ~1h 33m 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 Lawrence, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.

Somerset

74.8 mi in | ~1h 33m | via MA 79

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Amvets Highway	32.7 mi	37m
I 93	23.1 mi	27m
Southeast Expressway	8 mi	10m
Western Fall River Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway	3 mi	4m
Interstate 93 HOV lane	2.5 mi	3m
I 495	2.2 mi	2m
Durfee Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 32.7 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, MA and Fall River, MA.

Start on Essex Street

82 ft · 5 sec · Essex Street

Turn right onto Amesbury Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Amesbury Street

Continue on MA 114

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Parker Street

Continue on MA 114

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

Turn right onto South Union Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · South Union Street

Continue on Connector Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Connector Road

Turn straight onto MA 28

162 ft · 4 sec · South Broadway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 495

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 495

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 97A Toward I 93 South: Boston Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 93

20 mi · 23 min · I 93

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

1.7 mi · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

0.8 mi · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

Merge onto I 93; US 1

3.0 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

8.0 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 93; US 1

Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on MA 24

33 mi · 37 min · Amvets Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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

Turn left

0.1 mi · 10 sec

Turn right onto Durfee Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Durfee Street

Turn left onto Bank Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Bank Street

Turn right onto Purchase Street

361 ft · 15 sec · Purchase Street

Continue on Purchase Street

269 ft · 19 sec · Purchase Street

Arrive at destination

Purchase Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of just under two hours, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous day outing. You won't need to worry about splitting the drive, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Keep an eye on traffic, especially as you approach and navigate the Southeast Expressway, as this can be a busy corridor. With a modest fuel cost of around $14, you can easily plan for this expense. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak commuter times in the Boston metropolitan area.

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 39.6 miles from Lawrence, MA, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.7 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 79.1 miles or 1h 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.6 miles or 52m 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 25m

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 Lawrence, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Lawrence, MA

This is one driving day of about 79.1 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lawrence, 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.

The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 32.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.6 mi from Lawrence, MA · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

40 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.6 miles from Lawrence, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fall River, 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

$12.66 one way

$25.32 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$13.81	$27.61
premium	$4.82	$15.02	$30.04
diesel	$5.61	$17.46	$34.93

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: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.7	$8.31	$3.80
Efficient EV	19.8	$6.92	$3.16
EV Truck/SUV	31.6	$11.07	$5.06

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Lawrence, MA

Night in Lawrence on Tuesday

Local time

9:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Night in Fall River on Tuesday

Local time

9:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

40 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 41m 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 Lawrence, MA to Fall River, MA covers 79.1 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Amvets Highway, I 93, Southeast Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.6 miles from Lawrence, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.66 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.

On the drive from Lawrence, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.

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Trip from Lawrence, MA to Fall River, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fall River, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lawrence, MA

Fall River, MA

Same local time

1h 41m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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