Origin
Lakeville, MA
Late night in Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, 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
29m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeville, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Lakeville to Fall River, you are in for a quick, 17.3-mile trip that typically takes about 29 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is efficient enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Myricks Street, the Western Fall River Expressway, and Amvets Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an economical choice for a local commute or a short regional visit within the Northeast. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over long-distance exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Myricks Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Amvets Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Precinct Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Richmond Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Durfee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mill Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Myricks Street
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Precinct Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Precinct Street
2
Continue on MA 79
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Myricks Street
3
Continue on MA 79
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Richmond Road
4
Continue on MA 79
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
5
Turn left onto MA 79
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Take the ramp onto MA 79
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
MA 79
Toward MA 24 South, MA 79 South: Fall River, Newport, Rhode Island
7
Merge onto MA 24; MA 79
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Amvets Highway
8
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
9
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
10
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
11
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
12
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
13
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
14
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MA 79 / South Main Street
Turn left onto MA 79 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MA 79
Take the ramp onto MA 79 toward MA 24 South, MA 79 South: Fall River, Newport, Rhode Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 24 South, MA 79 South: Fall River, Ne...
3
9.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway
Merge onto MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
13 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
17.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Purchase Street
Turn right onto Purchase Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
2:03 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
29m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Only 21% of this journey involves highway travel, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the first 4 miles on Myricks Street, after which the road profile transitions into more frequent turns. The overall personality of this route is defined by its frequent transitions rather than a monotonous interstate grind. It is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention as you move between regions.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Myricks Street.
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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near MA 79 / South Main 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 17.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 8.4 miles (MA 79 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (MA 79): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles (MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Lakeville, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Newport, Rhode Island and Somerset.
Newport
9.4 mi in
|
~17m
|
via MA 79
Rhode Island
9.4 mi in
|
~17m
|
via MA 79
Somerset
13 mi in
|
~22m
|
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 29m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Myricks Street. 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 8.4 miles (MA 79 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (MA 79): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles (MA 24; MA 79 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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