Origin
Wareham, MA
Night in Wareham on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wareham, 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
37m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wareham, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Wareham to Fall River, you will find this 28.6-mile route to be a straightforward journey across Massachusetts. Expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical drive that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via I-195, supplemented by segments on the Cranberry Highway and Main Street. This path serves as a highly efficient connection within the Northeast, perfect for travelers prioritizing speed and simplicity over a leisurely pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 25.9 mi | 31m |
| Cranberry Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Seventh Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tihonet Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Purchase Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 25.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wareham, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on this road
42 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Elm Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Turn left onto Tihonet Road
329 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tihonet Road
5
Turn left onto MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranberry Highway
6
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 195 West: New Bedford
7
Merge onto I 195
25 mi
·
30 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 195
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 13-12
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 195 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 12
Toward Pleasant Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pleasant Street
13
Turn left onto Seventh Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Seventh Street
14
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bedford Street
15
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
16
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn sharp left toward I 195 West: New Bedford
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Toward I 195 West: New Bedford
8
27.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13-12
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant S...
8
27.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 195 West
9
28.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Pleasant Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Pleasant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Night in Fall River on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
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
37m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of your travel occurring on major roads. Once you merge onto I-195, you will settle into the longest stretch of the drive, covering 25.9 miles of uninterrupted pavement. The experience is defined by these fast, efficient interstate miles that contrast with the brief, lower-speed transitions on local streets at either end. You should anticipate a consistent rhythm once you reach the highway, allowing for a predictable and steady pace. While it lacks the winding character of secondary roads, the route offers a reliable and direct transit experience.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.9 mi on I 195.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 195 and Cranberry Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 28.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 37m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.9 miles on I 195. 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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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