Origin
Fall River, MA
Late night in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Fall River, MA to Plympton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plympton, MA
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Trip Overview
This quick 30.6-mile drive from Fall River, MA to Plympton, MA takes approximately 39 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate Amvets Highway and US 44, with a smaller portion on Davol Street, experiencing a local drive with frequent turns. With only 26% of the route on highways, expect a more intimate connection with the landscape. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, and since there are no designated stops, this trip is all about the journey itself. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Massachusetts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| US 44 | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| Davol Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| New State Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Harding Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cape Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Central Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 11.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Plympton, 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
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MA 58: Carver, Plympton
14
Keep slight left at fork
231 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn left onto MA 58
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
16
Turn left onto Parsonage Road
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
Parsonage Road
17
Arrive at destination
Parsonage Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.6 — 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
|
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
28.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward MA 58: Carver, Plympton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 58: Carver, Plympton
5
28.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.90 one way
$9.79 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
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
Plympton, MA
Late night in Plympton on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
39m 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?
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With just over a quarter of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.6 miles on Amvets Highway. As you travel, the road profile suggests a dynamic experience, shifting between different types of roadways and requiring your attention for numerous turns. This route offers a hands-on driving experience, keeping you engaged throughout the short trip.
Only 26% 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: 11.6 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 30.6 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 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Fall River, MA
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 11.6 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 Plympton, 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 Plympton, 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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