This 67.2-mile drive from Maynard, MA to Fall River, MA is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 1 hour and 31 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via Amvets Highway and Yankee Division Highway, with some sections also following Boston Post Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this is an economical excursion. The region remains within the Northeast, offering a consistent local feel throughout the journey. Given its short duration, it’s perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.6 miles from Maynard, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 67.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 67.2-mile trip, with only about 10% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.7 miles along Amvets Highway. This suggests a driving experience with frequent changes in direction and speed, characteristic of local roads rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. The profile indicates a route that requires attention to navigation, offering a more engaging, less monotonous experience behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 11.1 miles in near School Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.2 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 11.1 miles (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11.1 mi into trip|~18m in|School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
14.1 mi into trip|~24m in|I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
26.4 mi into trip|~41m in|US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
29.6 mi into trip|~45m 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 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
62.8 mi into trip|~1h 24m 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 Maynard, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
Somerset
62.8 mi in|~1h 24m|via MA 79
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi
37m
Yankee Division Highway
12.3 mi
16m
Boston Post Road
3.4 mi
4m
Western Fall River Expressway
3.4 mi
4m
US 1
3.1 mi
4m
Old Sudbury Road
3.1 mi
5m
Maynard Road
2.1 mi
3m
Newton Street
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maynard, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Acton Court
216 ft·11 sec·Acton Court
2
Turn right onto MA 27
195 ft·16 sec·MA 27
3
Continue on MA 27
132 ft·6 sec·Acton Street
4
Turn left onto MA 27; MA 62
476 ft·13 sec·Waltham Street
5
Turn right onto MA 27
1.8 mi·3 min·Parker Street
6
Continue on MA 27
2.1 mi·3 min·Maynard Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto MA 27
0.4 mi·42 sec·Hudson Road
8
Continue on MA 27
3.1 mi·5 min·Old Sudbury Road
9
Continue on MA 27; MA 126
0.1 mi·23 sec·Cochituate Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 20
3.4 mi·4 min·Boston Post Road
11
Turn right onto School Street
0.5 mi·50 sec·School Street
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Wellesley Street
495 ft·12 sec·Wellesley Street
13
Continue on Newton Street
1.8 mi·3 min·Newton Street
14
Continue on Newton Street
94 ft·9 sec·Newton Street
15
Turn left onto MA 30
0.4 mi·52 sec·South Avenue
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 South: Canton
17
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
12 mi·16 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto US 1
3.1 mi·4 min·US 1
Exit 26Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: BostonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 4Toward MA 24 South: Fall RiverUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on MA 24
33 mi·37 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79
3.4 mi·4 min·Western Fall River Expressway
Exit 7Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
22
Turn left
0.1 mi·10 sec
23
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Durfee Street
24
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi·34 sec·Bank Street
25
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft·15 sec·Purchase Street
26
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft·19 sec·Purchase Street
27
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 31-minute drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential local traffic, especially if you encounter any of the 10% highway sections. With no designated stops provided, you have the flexibility to pull over as needed, perhaps in one of the towns along Amvets Highway for a quick break. The estimated fuel cost of $11 for the 67.2 miles is quite reasonable, so refueling shouldn't be a major concern. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be making frequent adjustments.
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 33.6 miles from Maynard, MA, or about 50m 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 15 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.6 miles or 50m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maynard, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maynard, MA
This is one driving day of about 67.2 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Maynard, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 33.6 mi from Maynard, MA
· 50m into the drive
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Maynard, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 18.5
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 30.1
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 67.2
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 64.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.75 one way
$21.51 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$11.73
$23.46
premium
$4.82
$12.76
$25.52
diesel
$5.61
$14.84
$29.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.2
0
$7.06
$3.23
Efficient EV
16.8
0
$5.88
$2.69
EV Truck/SUV
26.9
0
$9.41
$4.30
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Maynard, MA
Late night
in Maynard on Friday
Local time
4:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fall River, MA
Late night
in Fall River on Friday
Local time
4:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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 31m 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 Maynard, MA to Fall River, MA covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, Yankee Division Highway, Boston Post Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 miles from Maynard, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.75 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 67.2 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 11.1 miles (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Maynard, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
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.
