Fall River, MA to Concord, MA is 64.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m via Amvets Highway and I 95, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience with stretches on both major highways and surface roads. With a relatively short duration and a modest fuel cost, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi
37m
I 95
18.2 mi
24m
Cambridge Turnpike
4.1 mi
7m
Davol Street
4 mi
5m
Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi
2m
US 1
0.6 mi
<1m
Concord Highway
0.5 mi
<1m
Lexington Road
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.8 mi, about 37m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 240 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,778 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,746
Quietest
2 AM
~269 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Concord, 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 left at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 41BToward I 93 South, US 1 SouthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi·2 min·Yankee Division Highway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi·50 sec·US 1
Exit 1BToward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95
18 mi·24 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 45BToward MA 2 West: FitchburgUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto MA 2
0.5 mi·44 sec·Concord Highway
13
Continue on MA 2
2.8 mi·4 min·Cambridge Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 125
15
Keep slight left at fork
163 ft·6 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Cambridge Turnpike
1.3 mi·2 min·Cambridge Turnpike
17
At end of road, turn left onto Lexington Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Lexington Road
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 62
240 ft·20 sec·Monument Square
19
Arrive at destination
Monument Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 32.4 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.1 — 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
9
37.2 mi into trip|~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
9
40.3 mi into trip|~48m in|US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
7
59.1 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45B
Toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
7
63.1 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.15 one way
$20.29 round trip
$3.98/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$11.31
$22.61
premium
$4.79
$12.22
$24.44
diesel
$4.80
$12.24
$24.47
Estimated Tolls: $0.29
Cambridge Turnpike
(2.8 mi)$0.20
Cambridge Turnpike
(1.3 mi)$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.4
0
$6.80
$3.11
Efficient EV
16.2
0
$5.67
$2.59
EV Truck/SUV
25.9
0
$9.07
$4.15
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Jul 15, 2026
Origin
Fall River, MA
Morning
in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
W 10 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 12:40AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 15 at 12:26AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Destination
Concord, MA
Morning
in Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
W 7 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 12:40AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 15 at 12:26AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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
1 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
1h 25m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 35% of this 64.8-mile drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on Amvets Highway covering 32.8 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of driving environments, with periods of faster travel followed by slower speeds through towns and intersections. The latter part of the drive will likely involve more frequent stops and starts.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 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
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
227 ft58 ft
Total Climb
389 ft
Total Descent
381 ft
Highest Point
227 ft
~32.4 mi in
Elevation Range
168 ft
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 Concord, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
40.3 mi in|~48m|via US 1
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Subway
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cuisine: sandwich
Solea
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
1h 16m in
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Waltham, MA
Cuisine: tapas;spanish
Hours: Tu-Th 17:00-22:00, Fr 17:00-23:00, Sa 12...
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.
Top landmarks
•USS Massachusetts — 1941 South Dakota-class battleship
•USS Lionfish — 1943 Balao-class submarine
•USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. — 1945 Gearing-class destroyer
Maybe you’ve never heard of sleepy Concord Massachusetts population 18,000 (2020), but your life has certainly been impacted by it. This is where "the shot heard round the world" was fired in the spring of 1775, setting off a chain of events that would eventually lead to the creation of the United States.
This article also covers the neighboring town of Lincoln population 7,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
•Walden Pond — lake in Concord, Massachusetts, United States
•Orchard House — house in Concord, Massachusetts, US
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 64.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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.
Expect about $0.29 in tolls one way, starting with Cambridge Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Concord, 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 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park (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 Concord, MA before heading back.
