Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Lakeville, MA
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If you are planning a quick jaunt across southeastern Massachusetts, the 18.6-mile trip from Fall River to North Lakeville is a straightforward local commute. You can expect to spend about 31 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short duration, you won't need to budget for overnight stays, and a modest $3 for fuel will easily cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast, you will rely primarily on a combination of Myricks Street, Davol Street, and Amvets Highway. Because the route stays entirely within the state of Massachusetts, it avoids the complexities of crossing regional borders. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Myricks Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| Davol Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| Amvets Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Rhode Island Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Richmond Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| MA 79 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bedford Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mill Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and North Lakeville, MA.
Start on Purchase Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn left onto Bedford Street
Continue on Central Street
Turn right onto MA 79; MA 138
Merge onto MA 24; MA 79
Take the exit onto MA 79
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79
Turn right onto MA 79
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 79
Continue on MA 79
Continue on MA 79
Continue on MA 79
Turn slight left onto MA 79
Turn right onto MA 18
Turn left onto Crooked Lane
Continue on Stetson Street
Turn right onto Nicholas Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Nicholas Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Bedford Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto MA 79 toward MA 79 North: Freetown, Middleborough
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79 toward MA 79 North: Freetown, Middleborough
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto Nicholas Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
Destination
Morning in North Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this journey. With only 6% of the route categorized as highway, you will spend most of your time navigating surface roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4-mile segment along Myricks Street, requiring you to stay alert through frequent directional changes. This drive lacks the monotony of long-distance highway travel, instead offering a more technical experience that demands your attention at intersections. You will find the transition between streets like Davol and Amvets keeps the pace steady but varied as you move through the local landscape.
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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
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 7.5 miles (MA 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fall River, MA to North Lakeville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Middleborough along the way.
Middleborough
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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.
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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