Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fall River, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Stoughton, MA
Phil Evenden
Fall River, MA to Stoughton, MA is 33.7 miles and takes about 43m via Amvets Highway, Davol Street, and Park Street, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Massachusetts. It's a straightforward drive on surface roads, making it an easy addition to a day or a quick connection between two points. You'll find it's a practical way to cover a modest distance without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 25.5 mi | 29m |
| Davol Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| Park Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Reynolds Memorial Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Pearl Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Stoughton, 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
Turn straight onto MA 27
Continue on MA 27
Continue on MA 27
Continue on Park Street
Continue on MA 138
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 138
Continue on MA 138
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.5 — 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
Merge onto MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 27 North: Stoughton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 138 / Washington Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$5.62 one way
$11.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| premium | $5.06 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Rain Showers Likely
Destination
Evening in Stoughton on Sunday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter limited-access highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 25.5 miles on Amvets Highway. Expect frequent intersections and traffic signals common to surface road driving. You'll notice the change in pace as you move from faster sections to slower, more controlled areas.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
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 33.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 4.4 miles (MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
453 ft
Total Descent
339 ft
Highest Point
235 ft
~33.7 mi in
Elevation Range
207 ft
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
Founded 1713
Stoughton is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 29,000 (2020) that is about 20 minutes south of Boston. It was founded in 1726 and named after William Stoughton, who was chief justice in the Salem Witch Trials. Its surrounding towns are Canton, Sharon, Brockton, Randolph, and Easton.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Fall River, MA or browse trips ending in Stoughton, MA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MA road trips.
