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Trip from Taunton, MA to Fall River, MA

Drive Time

23m

Distance

16.7 mi

27 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Taunton, MA, MA

Taunton, MA

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Trip Overview

Spanning just 16.7 miles, the trip from Taunton to Fall River is a quick, straightforward journey through Massachusetts. You can easily complete this drive in about 23 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to travel between these two Northeast locations. Because the duration is so brief, there is no need for an overnight stay or complex logistics. Whether you are heading out for business or a local change of scenery, this route offers a simple and efficient connection.

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

8.3 miles from Taunton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances short highway bursts with navigating town infrastructure. You will spend roughly 20% of your travel time on highways, primarily utilizing Amvets Highway, the Western Fall River Expressway, and County Street. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Amvets Highway, covering 9.3 miles of the total distance. The personality of this drive shifts from suburban local roads to more direct expressway segments. Prepare for a mix of speeds as you transition between these different roadway types along your 23-minute trek.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 9.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Spring Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 140 / Summer Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Spring Street

Turn left onto Spring Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 140 / Summer Street

Turn right onto MA 140 / Summer Street

Navigation decision point

4
2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward MA 24 South: Fall River

Navigation decision point

Exit 20B Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
12.3 mi into trip | ~16m 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
5
16.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | Purchase Street

Turn right onto Purchase Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Taunton, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.

Somerset

12.3 mi in | ~16m | via MA 79

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Amvets Highway 9.3 mi 10m
Western Fall River Expressway 3.4 mi 4m
County Street 2.2 mi 4m
Durfee Street 0.6 mi 1m
Summer Street 0.4 mi <1m
Bank Street 0.1 mi <1m
Purchase Street 0.1 mi <1m
Spring Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 9.3 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taunton, MA and Fall River, MA.

1

Start on Allans Avenue

117 ft · 10 sec · Allans Avenue
2

Turn left onto Spring Street

384 ft · 14 sec · Spring Street
3

Turn right onto MA 140

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Summer Street
4

Continue on MA 140

2.2 mi · 4 min · County Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 20B Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
6

Merge onto MA 24

9.3 mi · 10 min · Amvets Highway
7

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
8

Turn left

0.1 mi · 10 sec
9

Turn right onto Durfee Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Durfee Street
10

Turn left onto Bank Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Bank Street
11

Turn right onto Purchase Street

361 ft · 15 sec · Purchase Street
12

Continue on Purchase Street

269 ft · 19 sec · Purchase Street
13

Arrive at destination

Purchase Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours will always ensure a smoother experience. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops given the 16.7-mile distance, allowing you to drive straight through in under half an hour. Keep an eye on your navigation as you maneuver through the turn-heavy sections, particularly when transitioning between County Street and the regional expressways. Since your fuel budget is only $3, ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Taunton to avoid unnecessary errands once you arrive in Fall River. Enjoy the ease of this quick transit between neighboring communities.

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 8.3 miles from Taunton, MA, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.3 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 16.7 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 8.3 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 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 Taunton, 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 Taunton, MA

This is one driving day of about 16.7 miles and 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Taunton, 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 9.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.3 mi from Taunton, MA · 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

8 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.3 miles from Taunton, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 13.2
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour $15
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

29 mi from route ~73 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.66 one way

$5.32 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $2.89 $5.78
premium $4.80 $3.16 $6.31
diesel $5.64 $3.71 $7.42

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: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.46 $0.67
EV Truck/SUV 6.7 0 $2.34 $1.07

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Taunton, MA

Evening in Taunton on Sunday

Local time

8:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Sunny

S 8 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Evening in Fall River on Sunday

Local time

8:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

8 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

23m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Taunton, MA to Fall River, MA covers 16.7 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, Western Fall River Expressway, County Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Taunton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.66 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 16.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 140 / Summer Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Taunton, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.

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