Origin
Swampscott, MA
Morning in Swampscott on Friday
Local time
9:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Swampscott, 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
1h 26m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swampscott, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
This 63.4-mile journey from Swampscott, MA, to Fall River, MA, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 1 hour and 26 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Amvets Highway and I-93, with a significant portion on Southeast Expressway. With a fuel cost estimated at around $10, this drive offers a practical way to travel between two points in the Northeast region. The route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting a need for attention rather than a purely scenic cruise. Given its relatively short distance and duration, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a drive with a personality that leans towards being turn-heavy, especially as you move between local roads and the highway. Only 27% of this route is on highways, so be prepared for more frequent intersections and traffic lights. The longest stretch without a significant change in direction is 32.7 miles, which occurs on Amvets Highway. This suggests a dynamic driving experience where you'll be adjusting your speed and direction more often than on a pure interstate route.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in near I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 21 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 9.5 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan A...
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 93: South Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 135-134
Toward I 93: South Boston
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 134
Toward I 93
7
25.6 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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 Swampscott, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport and Somerset.
Logan Airport
9.5 mi in
|
~16m
|
via I 90
Somerset
59 mi in
|
~1h 19m
|
via MA 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| I 93 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| North Shore Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Lynnway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Lynn Shore Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swampscott, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Hardy Road
212 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hardy Road
2
Turn right onto Monument Avenue
373 ft
·
12 sec
·
Monument Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto Monument Avenue
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Monument Avenue
4
Continue on Monument Avenue
447 ft
·
20 sec
·
Monument Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto MA 129
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Humphrey Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Lynn Shore Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynn Shore Drive
7
Enter roundabout onto Lynnway
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lynnway
8
Continue on Lynnway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lynnway
9
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
10
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
11
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
12
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
377 ft
·
8 sec
·
MA 1A
13
Continue on MA 1A
215 ft
·
7 sec
·
MA 1A
14
Merge onto MA 1A
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lee Burbank Highway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
16
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
17
Continue on MA 1A
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan Airport
Use the slight left lane.
19
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 135-134
Toward I 93: South Boston
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 134
Toward I 93
Use the slight left lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South
23
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
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
26
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
27
Continue on MA 24
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
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
29
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
30
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
31
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
32
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
33
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
34
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.7 mi from Swampscott, MA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Swampscott, 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
$10.15 one way
$20.29 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.07 | $22.13 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Massachusetts Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Fall River on Friday
Local time
9:50 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
1h 26m 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 Swampscott, MA to Fall River, MA covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, Southeast Expressway, I 93. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.7 miles from Swampscott, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.15 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 63.4 miles you will encounter 21 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 9.5 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Swampscott, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport and Somerset.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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