Origin
Hanson, MA
Afternoon in Hanson on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hanson, MA to Fall River, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 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 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanson, MA
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Trip Overview
This 34.3-mile drive from Hanson, MA to Fall River, MA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 53 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, it's a budget-friendly option for a day trip within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes Amvets Highway and the Western Fall River Expressway, with a short section on Pleasant Street. Given its short duration and minimal highway percentage, this drive is ideal for a single day, offering a convenient connection between two Massachusetts towns. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Pleasant Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| North Bedford Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| West Washington Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Oak Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Harvard Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanson, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on MA 58
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Liberty Street
2
Continue on MA 58
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Washington Street
3
Continue on West Washington Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
4
Continue on MA 14
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
5
Continue on MA 14
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Washington Street
7
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto Harvard Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Street
9
Continue on Highland Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Highland Street
10
Turn left onto MA 18
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Bedford Street
11
Continue on MA 18
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
12
Continue on MA 18; MA 28; MA 104
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Central Square
13
Continue on MA 104
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Street
14
Turn right onto MA 104
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Pleasant Street
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward MA 24 South: Taunton
16
Merge onto MA 24
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Fall River Expressway
Exit 7
Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
18
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
19
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
20
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
21
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
22
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
23
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Hanson, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 34.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Harvard Street
At end of road, turn left onto Harvard Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge onto MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
5
34.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Purchase Street
Turn right onto Purchase Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.49 one way
$10.98 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fall River, MA
Afternoon in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
53m 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 on this route, with only about 10% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.3 miles along Amvets Highway. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads and intersections for much of the trip. The character of the drive shifts as you move from Amvets Highway onto the Western Fall River Expressway and then into Fall River via Pleasant Street, requiring constant attention to navigation and traffic.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near Washington Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 34.3 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 3.6 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (Harvard Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Hanson, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
Somerset
30 mi in
|
~46m
|
via MA 79
About the Cities
Arriving 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 53m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 3.6 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (Harvard Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fall River, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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