Origin
Lynnfield, MA
Morning in Lynnfield on Friday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynnfield, MA to Fall River, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynnfield, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
This 66.7-mile journey from Lynnfield, MA to Fall River, MA is a straightforward, one-day drive, taking approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical trip for a single day. The route predominantly utilizes local roads, with about 28% on highways, suggesting a more engaged driving experience. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll be staying within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts for the entire trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 66.7-mile route. While 28% of the journey involves highway travel, the character is largely defined by navigating local streets and roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.7 miles on Amvets Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you resume navigating through towns and intersections. The Southeast Expressway and Tobin Bridge are key segments that will likely contribute to the highway portion of your drive, offering a contrast to the more local feel.
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.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 32.7 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 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 South: Revere, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 South: Revere, Boston
6
25.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 93; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode...
7
29 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
7
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
5
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Purchase Street
Turn right onto Purchase Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lynnfield, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Somerset.
Boston
3.9 mi in
|
~7m
Somerset
62.4 mi in
|
~1h 21m
|
via MA 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Tobin Bridge | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| I 93 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Walnut Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynnfield, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on South Common Street
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Common Street
2
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Summer Street
3
Turn right onto Walnut Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Walnut Street
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 1 South: Revere, Boston
5
Merge onto US 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
6
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
7
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
8
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on MA 24
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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
16
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
17
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
18
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
19
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
20
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
21
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Lynnfield, MA · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Lynnfield, 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
$10.67 one way
$21.35 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.67 | $25.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Newburyport Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Fall River on Friday
Local time
6:45 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 28m 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 Lynnfield, MA to Fall River, MA covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, Southeast Expressway, Tobin Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.4 miles from Lynnfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.67 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 66.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lynnfield, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Somerset.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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