Origin
Bolton, MA
Late night in Bolton on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolton, 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 25m
Distance
71 mi
114 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bolton, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
Bolton, MA to Fall River, MA is 71 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via I-495 and Amvets Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region down towards the southeastern part of the state. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect efficient travel. Consider this route if you need a quick and direct connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 50.2 mi | 57m |
| Amvets Highway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Durfee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bank Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Purchase Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 50.2 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolton, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MA 117
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlborough
4
Merge onto I 495
50 mi
·
57 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto MA 24
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Bolton, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 70.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
51.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19B
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
5
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge onto MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
70.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Purchase Street
Turn right onto Purchase Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.36 one way
$22.73 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.39 | $24.78 |
| premium | $4.82 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
--
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 25m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with about 75% of the route utilizing major roads like I-495 and the Western Fall River Expressway. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 50.2 miles on I-495, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. As you approach Fall River, you'll transition to Amvets Highway and then the Western Fall River Expressway, which might feel slightly more localized but still maintain a good travel speed. Expect a fairly continuous highway experience for the majority of this 71-mile trip.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.2 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Amvets Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 495.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 71 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: at 1 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52 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 Bolton, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
Somerset
66.6 mi in
|
~1h 18m
|
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 25m. Total distance: 71 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.2 miles on I 495. 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 (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Minute Man 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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