Origin
Kingston, MA
Late night in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, 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
47m
Distance
38.2 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
This 38.2-mile journey from Kingston to Fall River, Massachusetts, is an easy one-day trip. Expect to spend about 47 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated at $6. The drive is primarily on major roadways, including US 44 and the Western Fall River Expressway, making it a straightforward route. With no designated stops in the data, you'll experience a mixed drive that's efficient for getting between these two points in the Northeast region. It's a short enough distance that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 44 | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Amvets Highway | 12 mi | 13m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| New State Highway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Harding Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Durfee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cape Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 44
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Landing Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Landing Road
2
Turn left onto MA 3A
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
4
Merge onto MA 3
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 16
Toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
6
Continue on US 44
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto US 44
256 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harding Street
8
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harding Street
9
Continue on US 44
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cape Road
10
Continue on US 44
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New State Highway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
12
Merge onto MA 24
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Amvets Highway
13
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
14
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
15
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
16
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
17
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
18
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
19
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Kingston, 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 0.6 and 38.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Is...
4
17.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 44 / Harding Street
Enter roundabout onto US 44 / Harding Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
33.9 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
38.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Purchase Street
Turn right onto Purchase Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.11 one way
$12.23 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
12:34 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
47m 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?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 47% of it being on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.6 miles on US 44, providing a period of consistent travel. The drive incorporates Amvets Highway and the Western Fall River Expressway, suggesting a blend of arterial roads and faster-paced highway sections. As you progress, the character of the road will likely shift, moving from potentially more suburban or rural sections to more developed areas as you approach Fall River.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on US 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 38.2 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 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles (US 44 / Harding Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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.
Between Kingston, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island and Somerset.
Providence Rhode Island
2.4 mi in
|
~3m
Somerset
33.9 mi in
|
~40m
|
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 47m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on US 44. 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 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles (US 44 / Harding Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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