Origin
Norwood, MA
Morning in Norwood on Tuesday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwood, 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
59m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwood, MA
Yaroslav Shuraev
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Norwood to Fall River, you are looking at a manageable 45.2-mile journey that typically takes about 59 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel, making this an economical choice for a quick regional trip within Massachusetts. You will primarily navigate via Amvets Highway, the Western Fall River Expressway, and US 1. Because the entire drive stays within the Northeast, you will experience consistent regional road styles throughout the trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Upland Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Durfee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Central Street
73 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Street
2
Turn right onto Nahatan Street
224 ft
·
9 sec
·
Nahatan Street
3
Turn right onto MA 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
4
Continue on MA 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Upland Road
5
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Washington Street
6
Turn right onto East Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
7
Enter roundabout
453 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 95 South, US 1 North: Providence Rhode Island, Boston
8
Continue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 95 South, US 1 North: Providence Rhode Island, Boston
9
Merge onto I 95; US 1; MA 128
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
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
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Norwood, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.9 — 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
|
Nahatan Street
Turn right onto Nahatan Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Enter roundabout toward I 95 South, US 1 North: Providence Rhode Island, Boston
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South, US 1 North: Providence Rhode...
8
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
40.9 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
$7.23 one way
$14.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.58 | $17.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Fall River on Tuesday
Local time
10:38 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
59m 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 requires your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the journey includes a 14% highway share, much of your time will be spent navigating local roads. You will cover your longest uninterrupted distance during a 32.7-mile stretch on Amvets Highway, which serves as the core of your transit. As you progress toward Fall River, the road dynamics shift from the initial local segments to the more structured flow of the expressway. It is a practical drive that balances technical maneuvering with brief periods of consistent highway speed.
Only 14% 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nahatan Street.
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 45.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Nahatan Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 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.
Between Norwood, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Somerset.
Boston
2.8 mi in
|
~6m
Somerset
40.9 mi in
|
~52m
|
via MA 79
About the Cities
Starting in Norwood, MA
Full guide →Norwood is a town of 32,000 (2020) in Massachusetts. Westwood has a population of 16,000 (2020).
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 59m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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.
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 (Nahatan Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area 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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