Origin
Head of Westport, MA
Morning in Head of Westport on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Head of Westport, 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
14m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Head of Westport, MA
Dirk De Vlaminck
Trip Overview
This quick 8.9-mile journey from Head of Westport, MA, to Fall River, MA, is easily manageable in about 14 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. The drive primarily utilizes Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive and I-195, with a portion on Old County Road contributing to the mixed profile. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. Considering its short distance and efficient travel time, you won't need to split this into multiple days. It's a straightforward hop within the Northeast region, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| I 195 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Old County Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bedford Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Seventh Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Purchase Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
— 3.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Head of Westport, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Old County Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old County Road
2
Turn right onto MA 88
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
4
Merge onto I 195
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 195
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 13-12
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 195 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 12
Toward Pleasant Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pleasant Street
10
Turn left onto Seventh Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Seventh Street
11
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bedford Street
12
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
13
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 195
Merge onto I 195
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13-12
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant S...
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 195 West
9
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Pleasant Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Pleasant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
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
14m 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 32% of your travel time spent on the highway. The majority of your time will be on Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 3.5 miles. This section likely offers a more continuous flow before you transition onto I-195 and then Old County Road. The road character shifts from the more direct Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive to the faster pace of the interstate, and finally to the local feel of Old County Road as you approach your destination.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 8.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.1 miles (I 195): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 14m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive. 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 Fall River, 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: at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.1 miles (I 195): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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