Origin
Raynham Center, MA
Morning in Raynham Center on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raynham Center, 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
25m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Raynham Center, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
This short 18.1-mile drive from Raynham Center, MA, to Fall River, MA, is easily manageable in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a budget-friendly estimated fuel cost of $3, it's a low-cost option for exploring the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes Amvets Highway and the Western Fall River Expressway, offering a straightforward journey. You won't need an overnight stay for this one; it's perfect for a quick excursion or as part of a larger itinerary in Massachusetts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Durfee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Richmond Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| South Street West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| New State Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bank Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 11.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raynham Center, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on MA 104
218 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on MA 104
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Richmond Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Richmond Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto South Street West
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Street West
5
Turn left onto US 44
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
New State Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
Merge onto MA 24
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Amvets Highway
8
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
9
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
10
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
11
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
12
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
13
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
14
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Richmond Street
Turn left onto Richmond Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Street West
At end of road, turn left onto South Street West
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
17.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Purchase Street
Turn right onto Purchase Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.79 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
72°F
Mostly Sunny
S 12 mph
3% 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
32 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
25m 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' for this trip, with only 19% of the journey on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 11.8 miles on Amvets Highway. The road will likely feel more like navigating through local streets and connecting roads rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. This suggests a need for attention to speed limits and potential traffic, as you'll be interacting with the local road network for a significant portion of the drive.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Richmond 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 18.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.8 miles (Richmond Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (South Street West): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Raynham Center, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
Somerset
13.7 mi in
|
~18m
|
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 25m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). 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 11.8 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 0.8 miles (Richmond Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (South Street West): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (4 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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