Origin
Fall River, MA
Evening in Fall River on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Fall River, MA to Halifax, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fall River, MA
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Halifax, MA
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Trip Overview
Fall River, MA to Halifax, MA is 30.4 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Amvets Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Massachusetts. Given its brief duration and minimal highway use, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a quick transit or a leisurely local excursion. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, making it easy to navigate and observe your surroundings. Plan for a single day, as this route is easily completed within a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 16 mi | 18m |
| Plymouth Street | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| Davol Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| Pleasant Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Pond Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old Plymouth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 16 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Halifax, 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
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 24
Toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward MA 124 East: Bridgewater
9
Turn straight onto MA 104
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto MA 104
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Street
11
Turn left onto MA 18; MA 28; MA 104
454 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Square
12
Turn right onto MA 104
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
MA 104
13
Turn slight left onto MA 104
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Plymouth Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on MA 104
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pond Street
15
Continue on MA 104
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Plymouth Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto MA 106
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Plymouth Street
17
Arrive at destination
MA 106
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.6 — 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
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Bedford Street
Turn left onto Bedford Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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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.
8
20.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham
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 24
Toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 124 East: Bridgewater
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 124 East: Bridgewater
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.78 round trip
$4.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
| premium | $5.29 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Halifax, MA
Evening in Halifax on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
44m 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?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only a small portion on highways. You'll encounter about 16 miles on Amvets Highway before transitioning to local streets like Plymouth Street and Davol Street. Expect a mostly surface road experience for the entire 30.4 miles, with the longest continuous stretch on Amvets Highway. The limited highway share means you'll likely be dealing with more intersections and varied speed limits.
Only 1% 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: 16 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 12 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 30.4 miles you will encounter 12 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; near the start (Bedford Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
174 ft
18 ft
Total Climb
311 ft
Total Descent
358 ft
Highest Point
174 ft
~4.3 mi in
Elevation Range
155 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.
On the drive from Fall River, MA to Halifax, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Raynham along the way.
Raynham
20.3 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Starting in Fall River, MA
Full guide →Founded 1670
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
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 44m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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 16 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 Halifax, 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; near the start (Bedford Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (5 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 Halifax, 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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