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32m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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North Lakeville, MA
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The drive from North Lakeville, MA to Fall River, MA covers 19 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Myricks Street, Western Fall River Expressway, Amvets Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on Myricks Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.02 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
9.5 miles from North Lakeville, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 19 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
248 ft
Total Descent
211 ft
Highest Point
165 ft
~15 mi in
Elevation Range
137 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Stetson Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (Stetson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MA 18 / Bedford Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (MA 79 / Rhode Island Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Stetson Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MA 18 / Bedford Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MA 79 / Rhode Island Road
Navigation decision point
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
Turn right onto Purchase Street
Navigation decision point
Between North Lakeville, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Newport, Rhode Island and Somerset.
Newport
Rhode Island
Somerset
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Myricks Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Amvets Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Rhode Island Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Richmond Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bedford Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Durfee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Lakeville, MA and Fall River, MA.
Start on Nicholas Road
Turn left onto Stetson Street
Continue on Crooked Lane
Turn right onto MA 18
Turn left onto MA 79
Continue on MA 79
Continue on MA 79
Continue on MA 79
Continue on MA 79
Turn left onto MA 79
Take the ramp onto MA 79
Merge onto MA 24; MA 79
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79
Turn left
Turn right onto Durfee Street
Turn left onto Bank Street
Turn right onto Purchase Street
Continue on Purchase Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 19 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.5 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving North Lakeville, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 North Lakeville, MA
This is one driving day of about 19 miles and 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.5 mi from North Lakeville, MA · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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.
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 9.5 miles from North Lakeville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in North Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
7:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Clear
Destination
Evening in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
7:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
10 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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