Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taunton, MA
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Spanning just 16.7 miles, the trip from Taunton to Fall River is a quick, straightforward journey through Massachusetts. You can easily complete this drive in about 23 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to travel between these two Northeast locations. Because the duration is so brief, there is no need for an overnight stay or complex logistics. Whether you are heading out for business or a local change of scenery, this route offers a simple and efficient connection.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| County Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Durfee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Summer Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bank Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Purchase Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Taunton, MA and Fall River, MA.
Start on Allans Avenue
Turn left onto Spring Street
Turn right onto MA 140
Continue on MA 140
Take the ramp
Merge onto MA 24
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79
Turn left
Turn right onto Durfee Street
Turn left onto Bank Street
Turn right onto Purchase Street
Continue on Purchase Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MA 140 / Summer Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Navigation decision point
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
Turn right onto Purchase Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Taunton on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances short highway bursts with navigating town infrastructure. You will spend roughly 20% of your travel time on highways, primarily utilizing Amvets Highway, the Western Fall River Expressway, and County Street. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Amvets Highway, covering 9.3 miles of the total distance. The personality of this drive shifts from suburban local roads to more direct expressway segments. Prepare for a mix of speeds as you transition between these different roadway types along your 23-minute trek.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Spring Street.
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 16.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 140 / Summer Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Taunton, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
Somerset
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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