Origin
Brookline, MA
Afternoon in Brookline on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookline, 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 11m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookline, MA
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Trip Overview
This 52.6-mile journey from Brookline, MA to Fall River, MA is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via Amvets Highway and the Western Fall River Expressway, with a portion on US 1. With a low highway share of 18%, expect a more local driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $8. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the scenery consistently New England. This drive is straightforward and well-suited for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Providence Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Lee Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Boylston Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookline, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on White Place
255 ft
·
16 sec
·
White Place
2
Turn left onto Davis Avenue
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Davis Avenue
3
Turn left onto Cypress Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cypress Street
4
Turn right onto MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Boylston Street
5
Turn left onto Lee Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Clyde Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Clyde Street
7
Turn right onto Newton Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Newton Street
8
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grove Street
9
Enter roundabout onto Grove Street
281 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grove Street
10
Continue on Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Grove Street
11
Continue on Independence Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Drive
12
Turn right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
13
Continue on Providence Highway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Providence Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South, US 1 North: Canton, Providence Rhode Island
15
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
16
Take the exit onto US 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on MA 24
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
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
20
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
21
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
22
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
23
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
24
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
25
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Brookline, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.3 — 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
|
Davis Avenue
Turn left onto Davis Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Lee Street
Turn left onto Lee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
15 mi into trip
|
~25m 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 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
$8.42 one way
$16.84 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 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 | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
62°F
Canton, MA
26 mi in
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 11m 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 on this route, rather than a monotonous interstate experience. While about 18% of the drive involves highway driving, the majority will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.7 miles along Amvets Highway. This means you'll be navigating through various towns and intersections, offering a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged as the landscape changes from one community to the next.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 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
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Davis Avenue.
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 52.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 (Davis Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Lee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Brookline, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island and Somerset.
Providence Rhode Island
9.2 mi in
|
~17m
Somerset
48.3 mi in
|
~1h 4m
|
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 11m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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: near the start (Davis Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Lee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams 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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