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Trip from Fall River, MA to Arlington, 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 19m

Distance

58.8 mi

95 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Arlington, MA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Fall River to Arlington, you can expect a manageable 58.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Amvets Highway, I-93, and Davol Street to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel makes this an economical choice for commuters or weekend travelers. Since both cities are located within the Northeast, you will remain within the same familiar regional landscape throughout the entire trek. It is a straightforward trip that balances local roads with major thoroughfares.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Amvets Highway 32.8 mi 37m
I 93 13.2 mi 17m
Davol Street 4 mi 5m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3.2 mi 5m
Mystic Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Broadway 1.2 mi 2m
Powder House Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Harvard Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 32.8 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Arlington, MA.

1

Start on Purchase Street

46 ft · 5 sec · Purchase Street
2

Turn right onto South Main Street

179 ft · 6 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn left onto Bedford Street

519 ft · 17 sec · Bedford Street
4

Continue on Central Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Central Street
5

Turn right onto MA 79; MA 138

4.0 mi · 5 min · Davol Street
6

Merge onto MA 24; MA 79

33 mi · 37 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 41A Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 93; US 1

12 mi · 15 min · I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 21 Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto MA 38

1.2 mi · 2 min · Mystic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto Harvard Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Harvard Street
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on Warner Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Warner Street
16

Enter roundabout onto Powder House Boulevard

127 ft · 2 sec · Powder House Boulevard
17

Continue on Powder House Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Powder House Boulevard
18

Turn left onto North Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North Street
19

At end of road, turn right onto Broadway

1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway
20

At end of road, turn right onto US 3; MA 2A

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
Use the left lane.
21

Turn left onto Academy Street

320 ft · 18 sec · Academy Street
22

Turn left

203 ft · 14 sec
23

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, MA

29 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

Berkley, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brockton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Fall River, 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 37.2 and 56.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
37.2 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 41A Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
52.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
8
54 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 21 Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
9
54.1 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Me...
6
56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | Powder House Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Powder House Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.41 one way

$18.82 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $10.26 $20.52
premium $4.82 $11.17 $22.33
diesel $5.61 $12.98 $25.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 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 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.35
EV Truck/SUV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fall River, MA

Late night in Fall River on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Arlington, MA

Late night in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

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.

Road read

1h 19m 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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While about 28% of the route consists of highway travel, the experience is defined by shifting between various road types rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Your longest uninterrupted segment spans 32.8 miles along the Amvets Highway, providing a brief period of steady driving before you transition back into more technical, local navigation. The route’s personality changes as you move from the initial city streets onto the highway and eventually back into localized traffic patterns. Stay alert, as the mix of fast-paced stretches and frequent turns creates a dynamic, hands-on driving environment.

Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.8 mi on Amvets Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 around 37.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles: 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.

On the drive from Fall River, MA to Arlington, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.

Medford

54 mi in | ~1h 8m

About the Cities

Starting 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 19m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m 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 32.8 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 Arlington, 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 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston 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 Arlington, 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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