Origin
Fall River, MA
Late night in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Fall River, MA to Wareham Center, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wareham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Northeast, the 28.1-mile journey from Fall River to Wareham Center is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 36 minutes. Because this is a short distance, you can easily complete the entire drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate via local streets like South Main Street, Sullivan Drive, and Borden Street rather than hopping on major interstates. With a fuel budget of roughly $4, this route is an economical choice for travelers looking to move between these Massachusetts towns. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection that avoids highway traffic entirely. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local area, the simplicity of this short drive makes it a stress-free option for your itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 26.1 mi | 31m |
| Cranberry Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hartwell Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sullivan Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Tremont Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Plymouth Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 26.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Wareham Center, 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
25 mi
·
29 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 39
Toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
13
Keep slight right at fork
311 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Wareha, South Middleboro
14
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cranberry Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn straight onto Tremont Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Tremont Road
16
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left
74 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.2 — 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
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
27 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 39
Toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Wareha, South Middleboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wareha, South Middleboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$8.99 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Wareham Center, MA
Late night in Wareham Center on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
36m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way across these 28.1 miles. Since this route features 0% highway driving, you will spend the entire duration on local roads rather than high-speed lanes. The path requires your full attention as you navigate through the turns of South Main Street, Sullivan Drive, and Borden Street. Without long, uninterrupted stretches of road, the drive maintains a consistent, steady pace through the local landscape. You will find that the personality of this route is defined by its reliance on city streets, offering a more hands-on experience behind the wheel than a typical interstate trek.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.1 mi on I 195.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 195 and Cranberry Highway. 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 13 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
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 2.4 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
149 ft
21 ft
Total Climb
149 ft
Total Descent
232 ft
Highest Point
149 ft
~4 mi in
Elevation Range
128 ft
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 36m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.1 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 Wareham Center, 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 2.4 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wareham Center, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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