Origin
Swampscott, MA
Late night in Swampscott on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Trip from Swampscott, 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 26m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swampscott, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
This 63.4-mile journey from Swampscott, MA, to Fall River, MA, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 1 hour and 26 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Amvets Highway and I-93, with a significant portion on Southeast Expressway. With a fuel cost estimated at around $10, this drive offers a practical way to travel between two points in the Northeast region. The route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting a need for attention rather than a purely scenic cruise. Given its relatively short distance and duration, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| I 93 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| North Shore Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Lynnway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Lynn Shore Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swampscott, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Hardy Road
212 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hardy Road
2
Turn right onto Monument Avenue
373 ft
·
12 sec
·
Monument Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto Monument Avenue
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Monument Avenue
4
Continue on Monument Avenue
447 ft
·
20 sec
·
Monument Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto MA 129
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Humphrey Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Lynn Shore Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynn Shore Drive
7
Enter roundabout onto Lynnway
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lynnway
8
Continue on Lynnway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lynnway
9
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
10
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
11
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
12
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
377 ft
·
8 sec
·
MA 1A
13
Continue on MA 1A
215 ft
·
7 sec
·
MA 1A
14
Merge onto MA 1A
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lee Burbank Highway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
16
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
17
Continue on MA 1A
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan Airport
Use the slight left lane.
19
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 135-134
Toward I 93: South Boston
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 134
Toward I 93
Use the slight left lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South
23
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
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
26
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
27
Continue on MA 24
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
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
29
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
30
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
31
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
32
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
33
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
34
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Swampscott, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 9.5 and 59 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan A...
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 93: South Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 135-134
Toward I 93: South Boston
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 134
Toward I 93
7
25.6 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
$10.15 one way
$20.29 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.07 | $22.13 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Massachusetts Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
3:43 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
1h 26m 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 drive with a personality that leans towards being turn-heavy, especially as you move between local roads and the highway. Only 27% of this route is on highways, so be prepared for more frequent intersections and traffic lights. The longest stretch without a significant change in direction is 32.7 miles, which occurs on Amvets Highway. This suggests a dynamic driving experience where you'll be adjusting your speed and direction more often than on a pure interstate route.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 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?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in near I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 21 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 9.5 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Swampscott, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport and Somerset.
Logan Airport
9.5 mi in
|
~16m
|
via I 90
Somerset
59 mi in
|
~1h 19m
|
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 26m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m 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.
Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts 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 9.5 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Salem Maritime 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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