Origin
Cotuit, MA
Late night in Cotuit on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Cotuit, 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 16m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cotuit, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
This 55.7-mile drive from Cotuit to Fall River, MA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 16 minutes. Primarily using I-195 and MA-25, this route is heavily highway-focused, making it ideal for a single day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, it's an economical option for getting between these two Northeast locations. The general feel is efficient, with most of your time spent on main arteries designed for steady travel. You’ll be covering a good portion of the distance on I-195, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.6 miles.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 26.6 mi | 32m |
| MA 25 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Nathan Ellis Highway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| General MacArthur Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| MA 28 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Quinaquisset Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| School Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Falmouth Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 26.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cotuit, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on this road
208 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto School Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
3
Continue on Quinaquisset Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Quinaquisset Avenue
4
Turn straight onto MA 28
352 ft
·
7 sec
·
Falmouth Road
5
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
6
Turn right onto Old Cemetery Road
511 ft
·
39 sec
·
Old Cemetery Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto MA 28
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Falmouth Road
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 151
266 ft
·
4 sec
·
Nathan Ellis Highway
9
Continue on MA 151
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Nathan Ellis Highway
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward MA 28 North: Bourne Bridge, Boston
11
Merge onto MA 28
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
MA 28
12
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
13
Continue on MA 28
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
14
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
402 ft
·
13 sec
·
MA 28
15
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
16
Continue on MA 25
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
MA 25
17
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1
Toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
18
Continue on I 195
26 mi
·
31 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 195
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 13-12
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 195 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 12
Toward Pleasant Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pleasant Street
24
Turn left onto Seventh Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Seventh Street
25
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bedford Street
26
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
27
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 27.8 miles from Cotuit, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.2 — 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
|
School Street
At end of road, turn left onto School Street
Navigation decision point
6
27.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhod...
8
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
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 13-12
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant S...
8
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 195 West
9
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Pleasant Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Pleasant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.91 one way
$17.83 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.72 | $19.44 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
3:54 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 16m 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 highway-focused experience on this 55.7-mile journey, with 71% of the drive taking place on major roads like I-195 and MA-25. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 26.6 miles on I-195, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. While the route is largely about efficient transit, you'll also navigate sections of Nathan Ellis Highway, which might offer a slightly different driving feel. Overall, the character is geared towards steady progress rather than winding scenic byways.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on I 195.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 195 and MA 25. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near School Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 (School Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
151 ft
19 ft
Total Climb
293 ft
Total Descent
210 ft
Highest Point
151 ft
~51.7 mi in
Elevation Range
132 ft
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 Cotuit, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Providence Rhode Island.
Boston
9.9 mi in
|
~16m
Providence Rhode Island
27.2 mi in
|
~39m
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 16m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on I 195. 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 (School Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Cape Cod National Seashore. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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