Origin
Fall River, MA
Morning in Fall River on Tuesday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Fall River, MA to Hanover, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 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 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Fall River to Hanover, expect a straightforward 38.8-mile journey through the Northeast. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 1 minute, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than major interstates, you won't need to worry about heavy highway traffic patterns. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for the trip, providing a cost-effective way to move between these two Massachusetts towns. Since the entire distance is easily manageable in one go, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 16 mi | 18m |
| Bedford Street | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Davol Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Pleasant Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Whitman Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 16 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Hanover, 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
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Central Square
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 18
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
13
Continue on MA 18
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Bedford Street
14
Turn right onto MA 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Auburn Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Washington Street
16
Turn right onto Commercial Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
17
Continue on Commercial Street
266 ft
·
9 sec
·
Commercial Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto MA 27
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Avenue
19
Turn right onto MA 58
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Plymouth Street
20
Continue on MA 58
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitman Street
21
Turn slight right onto MA 58
78 ft
·
4 sec
·
Spring Street
22
Turn left onto Whitman Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitman Street
23
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Washington Street
24
Turn left onto Winter Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Winter Street
25
Continue on Broadway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Broadway
26
Keep slight right at fork onto Broadway
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Broadway
27
Turn right onto Washington Street
257 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
28
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.8 — 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.
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
5
29.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
MA 14 / Auburn Street
Turn right onto MA 14 / Auburn Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.21 one way
$12.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Hanover, MA
Morning in Hanover on Tuesday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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 1m 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 as you navigate your way through the region. Instead of a monotonous interstate grind, you will be traveling exclusively on local roads, including South Main Street, Bedford Street, and Central Street. With 0% highway share, the experience is defined by constant changes in scenery and road conditions rather than high-speed cruising. You should remain attentive at the wheel, as the route demands more focus than a typical highway stretch. This path offers a consistent, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 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?
8/10
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 early in the drive near South Main 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 38.8 miles you will encounter 20 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 20.3 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.
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 Hanover, 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 1h 1m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 Hanover, 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 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hanover, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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