Road Trips from Fall River, MA
Looking for a quick escape from Fall River? You've got options for day trips, mostly within a couple of hours, with terrain that's generally flat or gently rolling. The drive score is consistently high across the board, and every route gets you close to at least one national park or historic site. You can head towards the coast for a longer drive or stick closer to home for a shorter, park-focused outing. It's all about how much time you have and what kind of scenery you're after.
Total Routes
30
Shortest
1h
With Parks Nearby
30
Under 2 hours
17 total in this range
Harvard, MA
1h 34m71.9 mi one way
This 1.6-hour drive is a good mid-range option at 71.9 miles. It offers a mixed highway and surface road experience with a high drive score. You'll be near Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park, and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, all on mostly flat terrain.
Medford, MA
1h 12m56.6 mi one way
At 56.6 miles and 1.2 hours, this is one of your closer options. It features a mixed highway and surface road profile with a strong drive score. Proximity to Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park, and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area makes it a good choice for historical exploration, with mostly flat terrain.
Gloucester, MA
1h 55m86.7 mi one way
This 86.7-mile trip takes about 1.9 hours. The route utilizes mixed highway and surface roads, boasting a high drive score. You'll find yourself near Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park, and Salem Maritime National Historical Park, with mostly flat terrain.
Chelmsford, MA
1h 41m76.9 mi one way
Covering 76.9 miles and taking 1.7 hours, this drive offers a high drive score on mixed highway and surface roads. It places you near Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park, and Adams National Historical Park, all within mostly flat terrain.
Lancaster, MA
1h 34m70.2 mi one way
This 70.2-mile drive will take about 1.6 hours. Expect a mixed highway and surface road experience with an excellent drive score. It’s a route that gets you close to Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, and Minute Man National Historical Park, traversing mostly flat terrain.
Full-day getaway
13 total in this range
Northfield, MA
2h 41m115.8 mi one way
This is one of the longer trips at 115.8 miles, requiring 2.7 hours. The drive score remains high, using a mix of highway and surface roads. You'll have access to Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, and the New England National Scenic Trail, with gently rolling terrain.
Templeton, MA
2h88.6 mi one way
At 88.6 miles, this drive takes approximately 2 hours and maintains a high drive score. The route involves mixed highway and surface roads, leading you near Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, and Minute Man National Historical Park, on gently rolling terrain.
Whately, MA
2h 34m124.9 mi one way
This is your longest option at 124.9 miles, estimated to take 2.6 hours. The drive score is solid on mixed highway and surface roads. Proximity to Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail, and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is a plus, with gently rolling terrain.
Williamsburg, MA
2h 38m122.8 mi one way
This 122.8-mile route takes about 2.6 hours and features mostly surface roads with a high drive score. You'll be near Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail, and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, navigating gently rolling terrain.
Gill, MA
2h 47m119.9 mi one way
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Northfield, MA
2h 41m115.8 mi one way
Harvard, MA
1h 34m71.9 mi one way
Medford, MA
1h 12m56.6 mi one way
Gloucester, MA
1h 55m86.7 mi one way
Harvard, MA
1h 34m71.9 mi one way
Medford, MA
1h 12m56.6 mi one way
Gloucester, MA
1h 55m86.7 mi one way
Chelmsford, MA
1h 41m76.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat and gently rolling terrain, spring drives offer access to numerous parks and historic sites, perfect for appreciating the season's awakening.
Summer
The consistent drive scores and access to parks make summer trips enjoyable, whether you're heading to coastal-adjacent historical areas or inland natural sites.
Fall
Gently rolling terrain and parks like Minute Man National Historical Park provide excellent backdrops for fall foliage viewing on these drives.
Winter
While terrain is mostly flat or gently rolling, park access might be limited. Focus on the drive itself, as the high drive score remains consistent.
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