Origin
Fall River, MA
Late night in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Fall River, MA to Canton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, MA
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Trip Overview
This 37.1-mile journey from Fall River, MA, to Canton, MA, is a quick 49-minute drive that makes for an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Amvets Highway, Davol Street, and Park Street forming the backbone of your route. Since it's a short trip with no highway driving, you can expect a fuel cost of around $6, making it an economical option. The drive is entirely within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, offering a familiar local feel throughout. With only one recommended day, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or a quick errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 25.5 mi | 29m |
| Davol Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| Park Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Pearl Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Sherman Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Reynolds Memorial Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Pearl Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 25.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Canton, 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
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 33B
Toward MA 27 North: Stoughton
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto MA 27
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
9
Continue on MA 27
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Pearl Street
10
Continue on MA 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on Park Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
12
Continue on MA 138
396 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
13
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 138
113 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Street
14
Turn left onto MA 138
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pearl Street
15
Continue on Pearl Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pearl Street
16
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
17
Enter roundabout onto Pleasant Street
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pleasant Street
18
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
19
Turn left onto Sherman Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sherman Street
20
Turn left onto Washington Street
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
21
Turn left
118 ft
·
8 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.8 — 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
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway
Merge onto MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
29.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward MA 27 North: Stoughton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 33B
Toward MA 27 North: Stoughton
5
33.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
MA 138 / Washington Street
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 138 / Washington Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
35.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Pleasant Street
Enter roundabout onto Pleasant Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.87 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Canton, MA
Late night in Canton on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
49m 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' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire 37.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.5 miles on Amvets Highway, giving you a substantial period of consistent driving before encountering more frequent turns. This road profile suggests a drive where you'll be constantly interacting with the local infrastructure, making it more engaging than a simple highway cruise. Be prepared for frequent adjustments as you make your way through varied local environments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.5 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
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 37.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 49m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 25.5 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 Canton, 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling 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 Canton, 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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