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Trip from Norwell, 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

1h 6m

Distance

42.5 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Norwell, MA, MA

Norwell, MA

Efstathios Selimis

Trip Overview

This 42.5-mile drive from Norwell, MA, to Fall River, MA, is a manageable 1-hour and 6-minute journey. Designed as a single-day trip, it sticks to local roads for the most part, with only an 8% highway share. Budget around $7 for fuel for this short excursion. The route feels like a typical New England local transit, weaving through familiar towns within the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Amvets Highway 16.3 mi 18m
South Bedford Street 6.2 mi 11m
Western Fall River Expressway 3.4 mi 4m
Webster Street 3.3 mi 6m
Pleasant Street 3.2 mi 6m
Main Street 2.9 mi 5m
Centre Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
Broad Street 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 16.3 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwell, MA and Fall River, MA.

1

Start on MA 123

2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
2

Continue on MA 123

3.3 mi · 6 min · Webster Street
3

Turn left onto MA 123

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Water Street
4

Turn left onto Union Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Union Street
5

Turn right onto MA 123; MA 139

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Market Street
6

Continue on MA 123

1.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Avenue
7

Turn left onto MA 123

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Washington Street
8

At end of road, turn left onto MA 18

200 ft · 3 sec · Bedford Street
9

Continue on MA 18

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Washington Street
10

Continue on MA 18

6.2 mi · 11 min · South Bedford Street
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on MA 18

1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
12

Continue on MA 18; MA 28; MA 104

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Central Square
13

Continue on MA 104

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South Street
14

Turn right onto MA 104

3.2 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
15

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward MA 24 South: Taunton
16

Merge onto MA 24

16 mi · 18 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

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
18

Turn left

0.1 mi · 10 sec
19

Turn right onto Durfee Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Durfee Street
20

Turn left onto Bank Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Bank Street
21

Turn right onto Purchase Street

361 ft · 15 sec · Purchase Street
22

Continue on Purchase Street

269 ft · 19 sec · Purchase Street
23

Arrive at destination

Purchase Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

human settlement in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Bridgewater, MA

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

Somerset, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Raynham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Norwell, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 42.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
7.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | MA 123; MA 139 / Market Street

Turn right onto MA 123; MA 139 / Market Street

Navigation decision point

4
9.9 mi into trip | ~18m in | MA 18 / Bedford Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 18 / Bedford Street

Navigation decision point

5
21.9 mi into trip | ~40m in | MA 24 / Amvets Highway

Merge onto MA 24 / Amvets Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
38.1 mi into trip | ~59m 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
42.4 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | Purchase Street

Turn right onto Purchase Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.80 one way

$13.60 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $7.42 $14.83
premium $4.82 $8.07 $16.14
diesel $5.61 $9.38 $18.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.8 0 $4.46 $2.04
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70
EV Truck/SUV 17 0 $5.95 $2.72

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Norwell, MA

Late night in Norwell on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Late night in Fall River on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Cloudy

NE 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

14 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 6m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 on this route, rather than an open highway cruise. With only 8% of the trip on highways, you'll be navigating a series of local roads like Amvets Highway, South Bedford Street, and the Western Fall River Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.3 miles along Amvets Highway. This drive is characterized by frequent changes in direction and speed as you transition between different local thoroughfares.

Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on Amvets Highway.

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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near MA 123; MA 139 / Market 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 42.5 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 7.5 miles (MA 123; MA 139 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (MA 18 / Bedford Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Norwell, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.

Somerset

38.1 mi in | ~59m | 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 1h 6m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (8%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Amvets Highway. 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 7.5 miles (MA 123; MA 139 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (MA 18 / Bedford Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and New Bedford Whaling 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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