Bridgewater Service Plaza Northbound
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Trip from Fall River, MA to Salisbury, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
91.5 mi
147 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fall River, MA
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Salisbury, MA
Mike Bird
Trip Overview
Fall River, MA to Salisbury, MA is 91.5 miles and takes about 1h 57m via Amvets Highway and I-95, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you make your way north. It's a straightforward route perfect for a single-day excursion when you don't have much time but still want to cover some ground.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Fall River, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 32.8 mi | 37m |
| I 95 | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| US 1 | 12.9 mi | 18m |
| I 93 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Davol Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Elm Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Newbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.8 mi, about 37m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 314 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,380 veh/hr typical · worst 6,865
Quietest
2 AM
~556 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Salisbury, MA.
1
Start on Purchase Street
46 ft
·
5 sec
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Purchase Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
179 ft
·
6 sec
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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
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 93; US 1
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 1
Exit 19
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
13
Merge onto I 95
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 88A
Toward MA 110 East: Salisbury
15
Turn straight onto MA 110
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Elm Street
16
Continue on MA 110
521 ft
·
18 sec
·
School Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; MA 1A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Bridge Road
18
Turn left
70 ft
·
5 sec
19
Keep slight left at fork
28 ft
·
9 sec
20
Turn sharp left
30 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 1h 57m duration, you have a lot of flexibility with departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour in either direction. With only 91.5 miles, you can easily complete this trip without needing extensive stops, but there are opportunities to pull over if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $15, and gas stations are readily available along the main roads. A useful tip for this route is to be aware of the transition points between Amvets Highway and I-95, as this is where traffic can sometimes increase.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.7 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salisbury, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fall River, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fall River, MA
This is one driving day of about 91.5 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Fall River, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 32.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.7 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Bridgewater Service Plaza Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Commissioners Landing
0.8 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 91.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
9
37.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
9
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 19
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
6
91.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
US 1; MA 1A / Bridge Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; MA 1A / Bridge Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
91.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.99 one way
$31.98 round trip
$4.44/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
| premium | $5.31 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $22.26 | $44.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.61 | $4.39 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Fall River, MA
Evening in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
N 13 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Salisbury, MA
Evening in Salisbury on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 13 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 57m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
1 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 53.6
Park Closure: Closure: USS Cassin Young
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
$15
near mile 41
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 66.2
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 47.3
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 3.2
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 53.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive involves 54% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on Amvets Highway measuring 32.8 miles. You'll transition from surface roads to highway travel and back again. Expect a moderate number of exits and merges as you navigate between Amvets Highway, I-95, and US-1.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.8 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
236 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
292 ft
Total Descent
384 ft
Highest Point
236 ft
~32.7 mi in
Elevation Range
228 ft
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 Salisbury, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.
Revere
52.3 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via US 1
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
Arriving in Salisbury, MA
Full guide →Founded 1638
Salisbury is a popular beach and resort town in the North Shore of Massachusetts. The population was about 9k in the 2020 census.
Top landmarks
- • Ann's Diner — United States historic place
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 57m. Total distance: 91.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). 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 32.8 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Salisbury, 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 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park (6 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 Salisbury, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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