Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
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
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Winchester, MA
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Fall River, MA to Winchester, MA is 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m via Amvets Highway and I-93, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a fairly straightforward drive that should be manageable for most drivers looking for a direct connection between these two points. With a recommended one-day trip, you won't feel rushed getting from your starting point to your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 32.8 mi | 37m |
| I 93 | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Davol Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Winthrop Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Mystic Valley Parkway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Central Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 224 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
1 PM
~5,370 veh/hr typical · worst 6,387
Quietest
2 AM
~487 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Winchester, 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
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 93; US 1
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
Take the exit
Continue on MA 16
Turn right onto MA 38
Enter roundabout onto Winthrop Street
Continue on Winthrop Street
Continue on MA 38
Enter roundabout onto MA 38
Continue on MA 38
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.9 — 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
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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto Winthrop Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$10.55 one way
$21.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $11.47 | $22.95 |
| premium | $5.29 | $12.39 | $24.79 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Winchester on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
About 32% of this 59.5-mile route is on highways. You'll experience a mixed highway and surface road profile, with the longest continuous stretch on Amvets Highway measuring 32.8 miles. Expect to transition from surface streets like Davol Street to highway driving on I-93. The highway portion involves merging and maintaining speed in traffic, while surface roads will have more varied speeds and potential for frequent stops.
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
297 ft
Total Descent
396 ft
Highest Point
200 ft
~29.7 mi in
Elevation Range
188 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fall River, MA to Winchester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Arlington along the way.
Arlington
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Somerville, MA
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Cambridge, MA
Hours: Tu-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 09...
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Cambridge, MA
Cuisine: arab
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-23:00, Sa-Su 08:00-23:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Cambridge, MA
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Boston, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop;sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa-Su 08:00-17:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-20:30; Su 05:00-19:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
Somerville
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
Cambridge, MA
Cuisine: american
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa,Su 10:00-19:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
Cambridge, MA
Cuisine: asian;korean;barbecue
Hours: Su-Th 11:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-24:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, short detour
Somerville, MA
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:30
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: chinese
Visit websitePark
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
District
Near the end, right off the route
District
Near the end, right off the route
District
Near the end, right off the route
District
Near the end, right off the route
District
Near the end, right off the route
Museum
Near the end, short detour
MA
Visit websiteHotel
Near the end, short detour
Boston, MA
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Cambridge, MA
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Boston, MA
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 1640
Woburn is a city in the Greater Boston region of Massachusetts with a population of 41,000 (2020). If you want to sound like a local, pronounce it "WOO-burn". Burlington is a town with a population of 26,000 (2020). Home of the Burlington Mall and other retail development. Just south of Woburn, Winchester is a town in the Commonwealth with a population of 23,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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