Origin
Peabody, MA
Morning in Peabody on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Peabody, 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 33m
Distance
69.3 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peabody, MA
Vika Glitter
Trip Overview
This 69.3-mile drive from Peabody to Fall River, Massachusetts, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. You'll primarily be on roads like Amvets Highway and the Southeast Expressway, with a notable segment on the Tobin Bridge. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Northeast region of Massachusetts. It's a practical option for a quick excursion without the need for an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.7 miles from Peabody, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Tobin Bridge | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| MA 129 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 93 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Lynnfield Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peabody, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on this road
215 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
190 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn right onto Central Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Central Street
4
Continue on Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
5
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
6
Turn slight right onto Lynnfield Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Lynnfield Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Salem Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Salem Street
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 129
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Salem Street
9
Continue on MA 129
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp onto MA 129
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
MA 129
Toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Boston
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
12
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
13
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93; US 1
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
18
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on MA 24
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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
21
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
22
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
23
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
24
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
25
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
26
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 33 minutes for this 69.3-mile trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Plan your departure to avoid peak traffic times, especially if your route involves the Southeast Expressway. With no designated stops, consider making a brief fuel or rest break midway, perhaps before or after the 32.7-mile stretch on Amvets Highway. The estimated fuel cost of $11 should be a straightforward budget item for this short hop.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.7 miles from Peabody, MA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Peabody, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Peabody, MA
This is one driving day of about 69.3 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Peabody, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 32.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Peabody, 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 3.8 and 65 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 129 / Salem Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 129 / Salem Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MA 129
Take the ramp onto MA 129 toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Boston
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Bost...
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 93; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode...
7
31.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
$11.09 one way
$22.18 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
| premium | $4.82 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Newburyport Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 33m 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 32% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.7 miles on Amvets Highway, offering a period of consistent cruising. As you progress, the character of the road will shift, incorporating both faster highway sections and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience varied driving conditions throughout the 1 hour and 33-minute journey.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 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
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 around 3.8 miles in near MA 129 / Salem Street.
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 69.3 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: at 3.8 miles (MA 129 / Salem Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.6 miles (MA 129): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Peabody, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Somerset.
Boston
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
|
via MA 129
Somerset
65 mi in
|
~1h 26m
|
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 33m. Total distance: 69.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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.
Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with Newburyport Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 3.8 miles (MA 129 / Salem Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.6 miles (MA 129): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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