Trip from Medfield, MA to Fall River, MA

Drive Time

55m

Distance

48.8 mi

79 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Medfield, MA to Fall River, MA covers 48.8 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, South Street, High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.77 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

24.4 miles from Medfield, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 48.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
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 Medfield, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 55m 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 Medfield, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Street Unavailable Refreshing
High Street Unavailable Refreshing
Elm Street Unavailable Refreshing
Common Street Unavailable Refreshing
Old Post Road Unavailable Refreshing
General Edwards Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 South Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Street

449 ft · 13 sec · North Street
2

Turn left onto Main Street

387 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto South Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Street
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · South Street
5

Continue on High Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · High Street
6

Continue on Elm Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
7

Continue on Common Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · Common Street
8

Continue on Old Post Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Old Post Road
9

Turn left onto General Edwards Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · General Edwards Highway
10

Continue on General Edwards Highway

0.2 mi · 25 sec · General Edwards Highway
11

Continue on General Edwards Highway

0.4 mi · 42 sec · General Edwards Highway
12

Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Attleboro, Providence Rhode Island

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 95 South: Attleboro, Providence Rhode Island
13

Merge slight left

7.5 mi · 8 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

0.3 mi · 59 sec · I 495 South: Cape Cod
15

Merge slight left

13 mi · 15 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

0.9 mi · 1 min · MA 24 South: Fall River
17

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

15 mi · 16 min · Amvets Highway
18

Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway
19

Turn left

0.1 mi · 11 sec
20

Turn right onto Durfee Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Durfee Street
21

Turn left onto Bank Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Bank Street
22

Turn right onto Purchase Street

361 ft · 16 sec · Purchase Street
23

Continue on Purchase Street

269 ft · 20 sec · Purchase Street
24

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 24.4 miles from Medfield, MA, or about 27m 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 48.8 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24.4 miles or 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

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 Medfield, 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 Medfield, MA

This is one driving day of about 48.8 miles and 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Medfield, 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 24.4 mi from Medfield, MA · 27m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

24 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Medfield, 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

$7.77 one way

$15.54 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $8.45 $16.90
premium $4.80 $9.22 $18.44
diesel $5.64 $10.84 $21.68

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: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34
Efficient EV 12.2 0 $4.27 $1.95
EV Truck/SUV 19.5 0 $6.83 $3.12

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Medfield, MA

Morning in Medfield on Monday

Local time

10:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Morning in Fall River on Monday

Local time

10:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

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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

55m 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 Medfield, MA to Fall River, MA covers 48.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, South Street, High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 miles from Medfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.77 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 Medfield, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 55m 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 Medfield, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medfield, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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