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Trip from Arlington, 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 20m

Distance

59.2 mi

95 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

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town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Arlington, MA

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Trip Overview

Embarking on the drive from Arlington, MA, to Fall River, MA, is a straightforward, mostly highway journey covering 59.2 miles. Expect this trip to take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, making it an ideal day trip with no need for an overnight stay. The primary arteries for this route are Amvets Highway and I-93, with 38% of the drive utilizing highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this is an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. The overall feel of this drive is practical and efficient, connecting two points within Massachusetts without significant detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Amvets Highway 32.7 mi 37m
Southeast Expressway 8 mi 10m
I 93 4.5 mi 6m
Western Fall River Expressway 3.4 mi 4m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3 mi 4m
Interstate 93 HOV lane 2.5 mi 3m
Mystic Valley Parkway 1.3 mi 3m
Durfee Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 32.7 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

203 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Academy Street

320 ft · 15 sec · Academy Street
3

Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 3; MA 2A; MA 60

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Mystic Street
5

Turn right onto MA 60

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Chestnut Street
6

Continue on MA 60

0.4 mi · 1 min · Medford Street
7

Enter roundabout onto MA 60

134 ft · 5 sec · Medford Street
8

Continue on MA 60

295 ft · 10 sec · Medford Street
9

Continue on MA 60

0.3 mi · 52 sec · High Street
10

Turn right onto Boston Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Boston Avenue
11

Turn left onto MA 16

1.1 mi · 3 min · Mystic Valley Parkway
12

Continue on MA 16

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway
Toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
13

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 93

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

1.7 mi · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
Use the slight left lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

0.8 mi · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
18

Merge onto I 93; US 1

3.0 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

8.0 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

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
21

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the slight left / straight lanes.
22

Continue on MA 24

33 mi · 37 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

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
24

Turn left

0.1 mi · 10 sec
25

Turn right onto Durfee Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Durfee Street
26

Turn left onto Bank Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Bank Street
27

Turn right onto Purchase Street

361 ft · 15 sec · Purchase Street
28

Continue on Purchase Street

269 ft · 19 sec · Purchase Street
29

Arrive at destination

Purchase Street

Where to Stop

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

city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, MA

30 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brockton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Arlington, 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 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 54.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | MA 60 / High Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 60 / High Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

8
3.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 South: Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 93 South: Boston
6
4.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
7
21.4 mi into trip | ~33m 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
54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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

$9.47 one way

$18.95 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $10.33 $20.66
premium $4.82 $11.24 $22.48
diesel $5.61 $13.07 $26.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.8 0 $6.22 $2.84
Efficient EV 14.8 0 $5.18 $2.37
EV Truck/SUV 23.7 0 $8.29 $3.79

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Arlington, MA

Late night in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Slight Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog

S 2 to 8 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 10:09PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Destination

Fall River, MA

Late night in Fall River on Sunday

Local time

3:33 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 20m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route presents a mixed driving experience, blending highway speeds with local road segments. You'll encounter 38% highway driving, which means a good portion of your journey will be on faster-paced roads like I-93. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in road type is 32.7 miles on Amvets Highway. As you progress, you'll transition from the busy Southeast Expressway to potentially more suburban or local road conditions closer to your destination. Expect a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged but remains predictable.

38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 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?

10/10

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 around 1 miles in near MA 60 / High Street.

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 59.2 miles you will encounter 22 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 1 miles (MA 60 / High Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Arlington, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Revere, Concord New Hampshire and Somerset.

Revere

3 mi in | ~8m | via MA 16

Concord New Hampshire

3.1 mi in | ~8m

Somerset

54.8 mi in | ~1h 13m | via MA 79

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 20m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). 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.

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: at 1 miles (MA 60 / High Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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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