Origin
Fall River, MA
Morning in Fall River on Tuesday
Local time
9:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Fall River, MA to North Plymouth, 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
46m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Plymouth, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Fall River, MA to North Plymouth, MA is 36.9 miles and takes about 46m via US 44, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive offers a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a straightforward option for a short haul. With only a single day recommended, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. Plan for a quick and easy connection between these two Massachusetts locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 44 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Amvets Highway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Davol Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| New State Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Cherry Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Harding Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Commerce Way | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cape Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 44
— 13.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and North Plymouth, 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
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Amvets Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20A
Toward US 44 East: Middleboro
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 44
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New State Highway
9
Continue on US 44
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cape Road
10
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harding Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 44
446 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 44
12
Continue on US 44
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward North Plymouth
14
Keep slight left at fork
265 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn left onto Commerce Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Commerce Way
16
At end of road, turn right onto Cherry Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Court Street
18
Turn right onto Hamilton Street
289 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hamilton Street
19
Turn left
201 ft
·
14 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.8 — 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
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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
7
15.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 44 East: Middleboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20A
Toward US 44 East: Middleboro
5
36.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Hamilton Street
Turn right onto Hamilton Street
Navigation decision point
5
36.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.81 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.01 | $14.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 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 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
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
North Plymouth, MA
Morning in North Plymouth on Tuesday
Local time
9:50 AM
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
46m 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 features a 37% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the 36.9 miles on faster roads before transitioning to surface streets. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 13.6 miles on US 44. You'll notice the change from highway cruising to more frequent intersections and local traffic as you near your destination. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for a shift in driving conditions.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on US 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 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 36.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 North Plymouth, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.
Plymouth
34.1 mi in
|
~41m
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 46m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). 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 13.6 miles on US 44. 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 North Plymouth, 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 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (4 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 North Plymouth, 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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