Origin
Norfolk, MA
Afternoon in Norfolk on Friday
Local time
12:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, 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
50m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norfolk, MA
Renata Meneses
Trip Overview
The drive from Norfolk, MA to Fall River, MA covers 43.6 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Union Street, North Street, Pond Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 43.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Union 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Norfolk, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 50m 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 Norfolk, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Street | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| Pond Street | — | — |
| Pine Street | — | — |
| Turner Road | — | — |
| Pierce Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| School Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Union Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Union Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Union Street
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
Union Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto Union Street
469 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Street
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto North Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
6
Continue on Pond Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
7
Continue on Pine Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
8
Continue on Turner Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Turner Road
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pierce Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Pierce Street
10
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on School Street
433 ft
·
7 sec
·
School Street
12
Keep slight left to continue on School Street
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
School Street
13
Turn right onto Central Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
14
Continue on Commercial Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
15
Continue on Commercial Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Commercial Street
16
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
2 min
17
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
18
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 South: Fall River
20
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Amvets Highway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Fall River Expressway
22
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
23
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
24
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bank Street
25
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
16 sec
·
Purchase Street
26
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
·
Purchase Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Norfolk, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 21.8 miles from Norfolk, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fall River, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fall River, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.98 one way
$13.96 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.61 | $15.22 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Fall River, MA
Afternoon in Fall River on Friday
Local time
12:46 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
50m 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 Norfolk, MA to Fall River, MA covers 43.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Union Street, North Street, Pond Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Norfolk, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.98 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 Norfolk, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 50m 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 Norfolk, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norfolk, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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