Origin
Rowley, MA
Afternoon in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rowley, MA to Fall River, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
81.1 mi
130 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rowley, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
The drive from Rowley, MA to Fall River, MA covers 81.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amvets Highway, Southeast Expressway, Tobin Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.7 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.98 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.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Rowley, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 81.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Rowley, MA to Fall River, MA covers 81.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 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 10.5 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 10.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 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
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 66
Toward US 1 South: Boston
6
39.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
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
43.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
76.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
|
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 Rowley, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Somerset.
Boston
20.8 mi in
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~33m
|
via US 1
Somerset
76.7 mi in
|
~1h 44m
|
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 |
| Boston Street | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Newburyport Turnpike | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 93 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowley, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on this road
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Church Street
283 ft
·
5 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn straight onto Central Street
254 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Street
4
Continue on Central Street Extension
181 ft
·
3 sec
·
Central Street Extension
5
Turn straight onto Wethersfield Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Wethersfield Street
6
Turn left onto Bradford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradford Street
7
Turn straight onto MA 133
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
8
Turn left onto US 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
9
Continue on US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
10
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Boston Road
11
Continue on US 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Street
12
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Street
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 95 South: Boston
14
Merge onto I 95
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 66
Toward US 1 South: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto US 1
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
17
Continue on US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
18
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broadway
19
Continue on US 1; MA 129
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
20
Continue on US 1; MA 129
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
22
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
23
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
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
28
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
29
Continue on MA 24
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
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
31
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
32
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
33
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
34
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
35
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
36
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
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 40.5 miles from Rowley, MA, or about 1h 1m 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 18 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 1h 1m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Rowley, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rowley, MA
This is one driving day of about 81.1 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Rowley, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 40.5 mi from Rowley, MA · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Rowley, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.98 one way
$25.96 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.15 | $28.31 |
| premium | $4.82 | $15.40 | $30.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.91 | $35.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
Newburyport Turnpike
(3.5 mi)
$0.24
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
$13
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.52 | $3.89 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.35 | $5.19 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 Thursday
Local time
12:51 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
1h 51m 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 Rowley, MA to Fall River, MA covers 81.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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 40.5 miles from Rowley, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.98 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rowley, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Somerset.
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