Origin
Somerset, MA
Late night in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, 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
12m
Distance
6.2 mi
10 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerset, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit in the Northeast, the 6.4-mile journey from Somerset to Fall River, Massachusetts, is an ideal choice. You can expect a total drive time of about 13 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Since the distance is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight stays or complex logistics. This transit is purely local, allowing you to move between these two Massachusetts towns with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| US 6 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Durfee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| MA 138 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dublin Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bank Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Street
— 2.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Billy's Lane
201 ft
·
9 sec
·
Billy's Lane
2
Turn right onto High Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn slight right onto Dublin Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Dublin Street
4
Continue on Riverside Avenue
374 ft
·
9 sec
·
Riverside Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto South Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Street
6
Turn left onto MA 138
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
County Street
7
Continue on MA 138
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
8
Take the ramp onto MA 138
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 138
Toward US 6 East, MA 138 South: Fall River, Tiverton Rhode Island
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; MA 138
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6; MA 138
Toward US 6 East, MA 79 South, MA 138 South: Fall River, Tiverton Rhode Island
10
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
11
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
12
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
13
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
14
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
15
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
|
High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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MA 138 / County Street
Turn left onto MA 138 / County Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 138
Take the ramp onto MA 138 toward US 6 East, MA 138 South: Fall River, Tiverton Rhode Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 East, MA 138 South: Fall River, Tiv...
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 6; MA 138
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; MA 138 toward US 6 East, MA 79 South, MA 138 South: Fall River, Tiverton Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 East, MA 79 South, MA 138 South: Fa...
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Purchase Street
Turn right onto Purchase Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.99 one way
$1.98 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.18 | $2.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
1:58 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
12m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the highway entirely, as the highway share is 0%. You will navigate primarily via High Street, Dublin Street, and Riverside Avenue throughout the duration of the trip. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on High Street, you should stay alert for frequent turns rather than expecting long, uninterrupted cruising. The route offers a consistent, urban, or suburban feel rather than a monotonous interstate experience. Expect to focus on local navigation as you transition between these neighboring communities.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on County Street.
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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near High 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 6.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MA 138 / County Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (MA 138): 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.
On the drive from Somerset, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Tiverton Rhode Island along the way.
Tiverton Rhode Island
3.7 mi in
|
~6m
|
via MA 138
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
This 6.2-mile drive is a breeze for a same-day round trip, perfect for a quick escape. With only a 12-minute estimated drive time, you'll be back before you know it.
Family Friendly
The 12-minute, 6.2-mile journey is short enough to keep kids happy, though the 5/10 complexity suggests you'll be doing a fair bit of turning on local roads.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.2 miles and 12 minutes, this route is incredibly easy for a solo traveler, with minimal commitment required.
EV Driver
This 6.2-mile trip is easily manageable on a single charge, especially since it's so short and only 24% highway.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). 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 2.5 miles on County Street. 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: near the start (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MA 138 / County Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (MA 138): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. 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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