Origin
Fall River, MA
Late night in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Fall River, MA to Rochester, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.8 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, MA
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Trip Overview
Fall River, MA to Rochester, MA is 25.8 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I-195 and Marion Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Massachusetts, making it a convenient local excursion. You'll primarily be on highway, so expect a straightforward journey from one point to the next. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or as part of a larger New England adventure. Plan on spending more time at your destination than on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 22 mi | 26m |
| Marion Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Front Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hartwell Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sullivan Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Plymouth Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rodman Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 22 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Rochester, MA.
1
Start on Purchase Street
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
Purchase Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
179 ft
·
31 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on South Main Street
333 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto Sullivan Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Sullivan Drive
5
Turn left onto Borden Street
252 ft
·
5 sec
·
Borden Street
6
Turn slight right onto Hartwell Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hartwell Street
7
Turn left onto Rodman Street
438 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rodman Street
8
Turn left onto MA 81
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Plymouth Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod
10
Merge onto I 195
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 35
Toward MA 105: Marion, Rochester
13
At end of road, turn left onto MA 105
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Front Street
14
Continue on MA 105
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Marion Road
15
Keep slight left at fork onto New Bedford Road
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Bedford Road
16
Arrive at destination
New Bedford Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.9 — 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
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sullivan Drive
Turn left onto Sullivan Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Borden Street
Turn left onto Borden Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 195
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
22.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward MA 105: Marion, Rochester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward MA 105: Marion, Rochester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Rochester, MA
Late night in Rochester on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
34m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the 25.8 miles on faster roads like I-195. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 22 miles on I-195, allowing for consistent progress. The route transitions from interstate speeds to local roads as you approach Rochester. Expect a practical, efficient driving experience rather than a winding, scenic tour. The focus is on getting you from Fall River to Rochester with minimal fuss.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on I 195.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 195 and Marion Road. 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
7/10
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 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Sullivan Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Borden Street): Navigation decision point.
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 34m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22 miles on I 195. 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 Rochester, 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 0.1 miles (Sullivan Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Borden Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. 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 Rochester, 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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