Origin
City of Taunton, MA
Morning in City of Taunton on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Taunton, 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
24m
Distance
17.1 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Taunton, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Connecting Taunton to Fall River is a quick 17.1-mile journey that typically takes about 24 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is ideal as a simple day outing that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate via a mix of local roads, including County Street, and portions of the Amvets Highway and Western Fall River Expressway. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel makes this a very cost-effective commute within the Northeast. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, you will find this transition between these two Massachusetts cities straightforward and efficient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| County Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Durfee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Summer Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Taunton Green | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bank Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Taunton, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on this road
171 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn right onto MA 138
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broadway
4
Enter roundabout onto US 44; MA 140
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Taunton Green
5
Continue on US 44; MA 140
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
Taunton Green
6
Continue on US 44; MA 140
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn slight right onto MA 140
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Summer Street
8
Continue on MA 140
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
County Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 20B
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
10
Merge onto MA 24
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Amvets Highway
11
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
12
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
13
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
14
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
15
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
16
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
17
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17 — 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
|
Pleasant Street
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 138 / Broadway
Turn right onto MA 138 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 44; MA 140 / Taunton Green
Enter roundabout onto US 44; MA 140 / Taunton Green
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
17 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Purchase Street
Turn right onto Purchase Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
S 12 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
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
31 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
24m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 20% of the route consisting of highway travel, you will spend the bulk of your time navigating local infrastructure. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.3-mile segment along the Amvets Highway. The character of the road shifts from regional connectors to the more structured environment of the Western Fall River Expressway as you approach your destination. It is a practical, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 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 Pleasant 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 17.1 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 (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 138 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 44; MA 140 / Taunton Green): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 City of Taunton, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
Somerset
12.7 mi in
|
~17m
|
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 24m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 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 (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 138 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 44; MA 140 / Taunton Green): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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