Origin
Lexington, MA
Late night in Lexington on Tuesday
Local time
5:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lexington, MA to Fall River, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
61.8 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lexington, MA
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Trip Overview
Lexington, MA to Fall River, MA is 61.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via Amvets Highway, Yankee Division Highway, and Western Fall River Expressway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, mostly on surface roads, making it a straightforward option for a quick transfer or a day trip. You'll primarily be navigating local and state highways, so expect a typical New England driving experience without extended stretches of pure interstate travel. Plan for this to be a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 17.4 mi | 23m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Spring Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Waltham Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Durfee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Marrett Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on this road
309 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto MA 4; MA 225
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
3
Turn left onto Waltham Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Waltham Street
4
Turn right onto MA 2A
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Marrett Road
5
Turn left onto Spring Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Spring Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Smith Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Smith Street
7
Turn right onto Trapelo Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Trapelo Road
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on MA 24
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Lexington, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Trapelo Road
Turn right onto Trapelo Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
21 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
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 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.89 one way
$19.78 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.73 | $23.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:27 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
1h 21m 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 drive is mostly surface roads, with only 11% on highways. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on Amvets Highway, covering 32.7 miles. The transition from highway to surface roads will happen as you move through towns and cities, likely noticeable by an increase in traffic signals and local intersections. Expect a driving pace that involves frequent adjustments for local traffic and speed limits rather than sustained high-speed cruising.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.7 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near Trapelo Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 miles (Trapelo Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Lexington, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
Somerset
57.4 mi in
|
~1h 14m
|
via MA 79
About the Cities
Starting in Lexington, MA
Full guide →Founded 1640
Lexington is a northwestern suburb of Boston in Massachusetts. The Lexington Green is where the first shot of the American Revolution was fired and the first blood shed, and is known as "the Birthplace of American Liberty". It has several sites that are important in American history.
Top landmarks
- • Lexington Battle Green — town common and battle site in Massachusetts, USA
- • Buckman Tavern — American Revolutionary War site, Lexington, Massachusetts
- • Minute Man National Historical Park — Historic battlefield in Massachusetts, United States
Arriving in Fall River, MA
Full guide →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
- • USS Massachusetts — 1941 South Dakota-class battleship
- • USS Lionfish — 1943 Balao-class submarine
- • USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. — 1945 Gearing-class destroyer
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 1h 21m. Total distance: 61.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.7 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 3 miles (Trapelo Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). 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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