Origin
Peabody, MA
Late night in Peabody on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Peabody, MA to Fall River, MA
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
69.3 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
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6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peabody, MA
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Trip Overview
This 69.3-mile drive from Peabody to Fall River, Massachusetts, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. You'll primarily be on roads like Amvets Highway and the Southeast Expressway, with a notable segment on the Tobin Bridge. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Northeast region of Massachusetts. It's a practical option for a quick excursion without the need for an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
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
34.7 miles from Peabody, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 32% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.7 miles on Amvets Highway, offering a period of consistent cruising. As you progress, the character of the road will shift, incorporating both faster highway sections and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience varied driving conditions throughout the 1 hour and 33-minute journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 32.7 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 3.8 miles in near MA 129 / Salem Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 69.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (MA 129 / Salem Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.6 miles (MA 129): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.8 mi into trip
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~7m in
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MA 129 / Salem Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 129 / Salem Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
4.6 mi into trip
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~9m in
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MA 129
Take the ramp onto MA 129 toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Boston
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Bost...
6
28.1 mi into trip
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~42m in
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I 93; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode...
7
31.6 mi into trip
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~47m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
65 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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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 Peabody, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Somerset.
Boston
4.6 mi in
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~9m
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via MA 129
Somerset
65 mi in
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~1h 26m
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via MA 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Tobin Bridge | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| MA 129 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 93 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Lynnfield Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peabody, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on this road
215 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
190 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn right onto Central Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Central Street
4
Continue on Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Foster Street
5
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Washington Street
6
Turn slight right onto Lynnfield Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Lynnfield Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Salem Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Salem Street
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 129
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Salem Street
9
Continue on MA 129
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp onto MA 129
3.7 mi
·
5 min
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MA 129
Toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Boston
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
12
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
13
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
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Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93; US 1
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
18
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on MA 24
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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
21
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
22
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
23
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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Bank Street
24
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
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Purchase Street
25
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
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Purchase Street
26
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 33 minutes for this 69.3-mile trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Plan your departure to avoid peak traffic times, especially if your route involves the Southeast Expressway. With no designated stops, consider making a brief fuel or rest break midway, perhaps before or after the 32.7-mile stretch on Amvets Highway. The estimated fuel cost of $11 should be a straightforward budget item for this short hop.
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 34.7 miles from Peabody, MA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.7 miles.
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 69.3 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
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 Peabody, 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 Peabody, MA
This is one driving day of about 69.3 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Peabody, 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.
The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 32.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.7 mi from Peabody, MA · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Peabody, 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
$11.09 one way
$22.18 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
| premium | $4.82 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Newburyport Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Fall River on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
35 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 33m 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 Peabody, MA to Fall River, MA covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, Southeast Expressway, Tobin Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from Peabody, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.09 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 69.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (MA 129 / Salem Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.6 miles (MA 129): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Peabody, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Somerset.
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