Origin
Rochester, MA
Morning in Rochester on Friday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, 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
34m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, MA
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Trip Overview
Rochester, MA to Fall River, MA is 25.8 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I 195, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused journey stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a quick and straightforward trip for getting from one place to the other. It's a practical drive, ideal for when you just need to cover the distance efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 86% of the journey on interstate roads. Expect a consistent pace for most of the 25.8 miles, as you'll be on I 195 for a significant stretch of 22.1 miles. The character is focused on efficient travel rather than scenic detours. You'll experience the typical flow of interstate driving, with limited opportunities to deviate until you approach your destination in Fall River.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 195 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 195 and Marion Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near I 195.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (I 195): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 195
Merge onto I 195
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13-12
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant S...
8
25 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 195 West
9
25.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Pleasant Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Pleasant Street
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Seventh Street
Turn left onto Seventh Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 22.1 mi | 26m |
| Marion Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Front Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bedford Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Seventh Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Bedford Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Purchase Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 22.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on New Bedford Road
404 ft
·
7 sec
·
New Bedford Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 105
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Marion Road
3
Continue on MA 105
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 195 West
5
Merge onto I 195
21 mi
·
25 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 195
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 13-12
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 195 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 12
Toward Pleasant Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pleasant Street
11
Turn left onto Seventh Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Seventh Street
12
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bedford Street
13
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
14
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Fall River on Friday
Local time
6:10 AM
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
34m 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 Rochester, MA to Fall River, MA covers 25.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 195, Marion Road, Front Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Rochester, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.13 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (I 195): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rochester, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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