Origin
Avon, MA
Late night in Avon on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avon, 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
42m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, MA
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Trip Overview
This 33.8-mile drive from Avon to Fall River, Massachusetts, is a quick trip, estimated to take around 42 minutes. It's a perfect day trip, requiring no overnight stays, and with a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's quite budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate along Amvets Highway and the Western Fall River Expressway. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaged driving experience than a straight highway shot. Given its short duration and low cost, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for your schedule within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 27.7 mi | 31m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Pond Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Durfee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Edward S Harrison Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bank Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Purchase Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 27.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on this road
102 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pond Street
4
Turn right onto Edward S Harrison Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Edward S Harrison Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
6
Merge onto MA 24
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Edward S Harrison Boulevard
Turn right onto Edward S Harrison Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge onto MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
29.5 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
33.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Purchase Street
Turn right onto Purchase Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
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
42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 33.8-mile journey. While only about 10% of the route involves highway travel, the majority consists of navigating local roads, including Amvets Highway and Pond Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 27.7 miles on Amvets Highway, offering a brief period of less frequent turns before you transition back into more complex navigation. This drive demands your attention as you'll be making frequent adjustments to your course.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 (West Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles (Edward S Harrison Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
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 Avon, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
Somerset
29.5 mi in
|
~35m
|
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 42m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (West Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles (Edward S Harrison Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and New Bedford Whaling 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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