Origin
New Bedford, MA
Afternoon in New Bedford on Monday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bedford, MA to Fall River, MA
Drive Time
17m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
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6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Bedford, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Fall River, MA covers 14.9 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purchase Street, Linden Street, County Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.37 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
7.5 miles from New Bedford, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 14.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purchase 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 New Bedford, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 17m 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 New Bedford, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Linden Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Grove Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 195 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seventh Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Purchase Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Continue on Purchase Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Purchase Street
3
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Linden Street
4
Turn right onto County Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
County Street
5
Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cedar Grove Street
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 195 West: Fall River
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 195 West: Fall River
7
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
13 min
8
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
9
Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 195 West
11
Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Pleasant Street
12
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
82 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pleasant Street
13
Turn left onto Seventh Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Seventh Street
14
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bedford Street
15
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
·
Purchase Street
16
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 7.5 miles from New Bedford, MA, or about 8m 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 14.9 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.5 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
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 New Bedford, 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 New Bedford, MA
This is one driving day of about 14.9 miles and 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Bedford, 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 7.5 mi from New Bedford, MA · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.5 miles from New Bedford, 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
$2.37 one way
$4.74 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Monday
Local time
3:03 PM
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
17m 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 New Bedford, MA to Fall River, MA covers 14.9 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purchase Street, Linden Street, County Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from New Bedford, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.37 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 New Bedford, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 17m 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 New Bedford, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Bedford, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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