Origin
Amesbury, MA
Late night in Amesbury on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amesbury, MA to Fall River, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
90.8 mi
146 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amesbury, MA
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Trip Overview
This 90.8-mile drive from Amesbury, MA, to Fall River, MA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 57 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of Amvets Highway and I-95, with a 44% highway share, making for a varied driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, which is quite reasonable for this distance. Given the relatively short duration and straightforward route within the Northeast region, it's an easy journey without the need for an overnight stop. This route offers a practical way to travel between these two Massachusetts locations, blending efficient highway travel with some non-interstate stretches.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.4 miles from Amesbury, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| I 95 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Tobin Bridge | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Broadway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 93 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amesbury, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on MA 150
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Street
2
Continue on Elm Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Elm Street
3
Turn left onto MA 110
255 ft
·
13 sec
·
Macy Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston
5
Merge onto I 95
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 66
Toward US 1 South: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto US 1
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
8
Continue on US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
9
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broadway
10
Continue on US 1; MA 129
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
11
Continue on US 1; MA 129
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
13
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
14
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
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
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on MA 24
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
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
22
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
23
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
24
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
25
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
26
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
27
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 57-minute drive, consider leaving Amesbury, MA, in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach the Southeast Expressway. With no designated stops in the data, you have the flexibility to pull over as needed, but be aware of the longest stretch of 32.7 miles on Amvets Highway; plan your breaks before or after this segment. The $15 fuel cost is a good estimate, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing. Keep an eye out for transitions between Amvets Highway, I-95, and the Southeast Expressway, as these can sometimes be busy points.
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 45.4 miles from Amesbury, 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 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 36m
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 Amesbury, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amesbury, MA
This is one driving day of about 90.8 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Amesbury, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from Amesbury, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 86.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Elm Street
Enter roundabout onto Elm Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
86.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.53 one way
$29.06 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.85 | $31.69 |
| premium | $4.82 | $17.24 | $34.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.05 | $40.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Newburyport Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
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
$15
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.71 | $5.81 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Late night in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Sunny
S 12 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
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.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 57m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 37.6
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
Park Closure: Great Hall of Faneuil Hall
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
$15
near mile 47
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 21.9
View on nps.gov
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 43.9
View on nps.gov
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 87.7
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 37.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this 90.8-mile journey, with a 44% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.7 miles on Amvets Highway, offering a consistent pace before transitioning to other road types. As you progress, the route will shift between the faster pace of the interstate and potentially more local road sections, providing a dynamic driving experience. This blend means you won't be stuck in monotonous highway driving for the entire trip.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.7 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near Elm Street.
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 90.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Elm Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Amesbury, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
30.5 mi in
|
~40m
|
via US 1
About the Cities
Arriving in Fall River, MA
Full guide →In the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts, where the Taunton River empties into Mount Hope Bay, stands Fall River- the "Spindle City". Not to be overshadowed by nearby Boston and Providence, Fall River offers visitors unique attractions that are absent from its two larger neighbors. Fall River is famous for Battleship Cove, the largest museum of its kind in the world; a rich Portuguese-American culture, featuring authentic food; and the accused axe murderess Lizzie Borden.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 90.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.7 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with Newburyport Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fall River, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elm Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fall River, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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