Origin
Walpole, MA
Late night in Walpole on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walpole, MA to Fall River, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walpole, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
Walpole, MA to Fall River, MA is 44.3 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Amvets Highway and I-495/I-95, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, so expect some highway speeds and some more local road conditions. It's a relatively short journey, making it an easy option for a quick trip or an add-on to a larger travel plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| I 495 | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| I 95 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Common Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| General Edwards Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Durfee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bank Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walpole, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Common Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Common Street
2
Continue on Old Post Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Old Post Road
3
Turn left onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
General Edwards Highway
4
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
General Edwards Highway
Toward US 1: Walpole, Foxboro
5
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
General Edwards Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Attleboro, Providence Rhode Island
7
Merge onto I 95
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 12A
Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 495
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MA 24
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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
13
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
14
Turn right onto Durfee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durfee Street
15
Turn left onto Bank Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bank Street
16
Turn right onto Purchase Street
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Purchase Street
17
Continue on Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
18
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Walpole, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 39.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 12A
Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
5
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19B
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
39.9 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
$7.09 one way
$14.18 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Fall River on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 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
16 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
56m 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?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 55% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on Amvets Highway, including the longest uninterrupted section of 14.6 miles, before merging onto major interstates like I-495 and I-95. The transition between these road types means you'll experience periods of faster travel punctuated by more local road conditions. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you progress, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous journey.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 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 3.2 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 44.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Walpole, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Foxboro, Providence Rhode Island and Somerset.
Foxboro
2.3 mi in
|
~3m
|
via US 1
Providence Rhode Island
3 mi in
|
~5m
Somerset
39.9 mi in
|
~49m
|
via MA 79
About the Cities
Arriving in Fall River, MA
Full guide →Founded 1670
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.
Top landmarks
- • USS Massachusetts — 1941 South Dakota-class battleship
- • USS Lionfish — 1943 Balao-class submarine
- • USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. — 1945 Gearing-class destroyer
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 56m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Adams 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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