Origin
Medway, MA
Afternoon in Medway on Thursday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medway, MA to Fall River, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
47.2 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medway, MA
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Trip Overview
This 47.2-mile drive from Medway, MA to Fall River, MA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 2 minutes. Given its short duration and manageable distance, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on highways, with a significant portion of the journey utilizing I-495. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $8. This trip is contained entirely within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts, making it a convenient local getaway. It offers a practical way to get from one point to another without requiring an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 47.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive presents a mixed profile, with 52% of the route on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, particularly on I-495, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted segment at 21.1 miles. The Amvets Highway and Western Fall River Expressway also contribute to the highway feel. While not a purely interstate experience, the road generally favors efficiency over leisurely cruising. Expect a transition from more open highway to potentially more developed areas as you approach Fall River.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 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 0.1 miles in near Village Street.
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 47.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Village Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Village Street
At end of road, turn right onto Village Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.3 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
42.8 mi into trip
|
~55m 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.
Between Medway, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Somerset.
Cape Cod
5.9 mi in
|
~11m
Somerset
42.8 mi in
|
~55m
|
via MA 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| Amvets Highway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| King Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Durfee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Summer Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 21.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medway, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Barber Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Village Street
147 ft
·
7 sec
·
Village Street
3
Turn left onto Sanford Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sanford Street
4
Continue on Lincoln Street
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Street
5
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn straight onto MA 140
294 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Central Street
7
Turn right onto Summer Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Summer Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto King Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
10
Merge onto I 495
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto MA 24
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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
14
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
15
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
16
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
17
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
18
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
19
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Medway, MA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Medway, 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
$7.55 one way
$15.11 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 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 | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
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
Afternoon in Fall River on Thursday
Local time
1:52 PM
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 2m 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 Medway, MA to Fall River, MA covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Amvets Highway, Western Fall River Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 miles from Medway, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.55 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 47.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Village Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Medway, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Somerset.
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