Origin
Norfolk, MA
Late night in Norfolk on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, 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
55m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norfolk, MA
Renata Meneses
Trip Overview
Norfolk to Fall River is 41.4 miles and takes about 55 minutes via Amvets Highway and I-495, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, meaning it's not all highway and not all local roads. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a quick day trip or as a segment of a larger New England adventure. Plan for a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| I 495 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Commercial Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Pond Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| MA 140 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Pine Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on MA 115
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
2
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
189 ft
·
3 sec
·
Union Street
3
Continue on MA 115
470 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
4
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
109 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Street
5
Continue on MA 115
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
6
Continue on MA 115
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
7
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
8
Continue on MA 115
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Turner Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto MA 140
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pierce Street
10
Continue on MA 140
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on MA 140
432 ft
·
7 sec
·
School Street
12
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
School Street
13
Turn right onto MA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
14
Continue on MA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
15
Continue on MA 140
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Commercial Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
MA 140
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
18
Merge onto I 495
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto MA 24
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
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
22
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
23
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
24
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
25
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
26
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
27
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Norfolk, 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 0 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 115 / Union Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 115 / Union Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 115 / North Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 115 / North Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MA 140 / School Street
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140 / School Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~29m 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 19B
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
37.1 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
$6.63 one way
$13.25 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
12:14 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
55m 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 41.4-mile drive offers a mixed driving experience, with 36% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Amvets Highway and I-495, interspersed with local roads like Commercial Street as you approach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 14.6 miles, likely on Amvets Highway. Expect a progression from potentially faster-paced highway travel to more varied conditions as you get closer to Fall River. This blend means you won't be stuck in a single driving mode for the entire journey.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near MA 115 / Union Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 41.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 115 / Union Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.1 miles (MA 115 / North Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.8 miles (MA 140 / School Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Norfolk, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
Somerset
37.1 mi in
|
~48m
|
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 55m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). 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 14.6 miles on Amvets Highway. 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: near the start (MA 115 / Union Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.1 miles (MA 115 / North Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.8 miles (MA 140 / School Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Adams 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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