Trip from Amherst, MA to Fall River, MA

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

105.4 mi

170 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

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Amherst, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Amherst, MA to Fall River, MA covers 105.4 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, East Providence Expressway, Providence Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

52.7 miles from Amherst, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Amherst, MA to Fall River, MA covers 105.4 miles and takes about 2h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 30.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

896 ft 23 ft

Total Climb

1,185 ft

Total Descent

1,300 ft

Highest Point

896 ft

~30.7 mi in

Elevation Range

873 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 19.9 miles in near US 20 / Thorndike Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 105.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19.9 miles (US 20 / Thorndike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

19.9 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 20 / Thorndike Street

Turn left onto US 20 / Thorndike Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

51.8 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 94 Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

88 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | US 6

Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

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 36A Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence,...

91.3 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA

104.9 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown Fall River

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 Toward Downtown Fall River

Towns Along This Route

Between Amherst, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.

Providence

51.8 mi in | ~1h 15m

Cape Cod

88 mi in | ~1h 59m | via US 6

Seekonk

91.3 mi in | ~2h 5m | via I 195; US 1A; US 6

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	30.4 mi	35m
East Providence Expressway	13.5 mi	16m
Providence Pike	7.7 mi	8m
Eddie Dowling Highway	7.5 mi	8m
Worcester Providence Turnpike	7 mi	8m
North Smithfield Expressway	5.7 mi	6m
Federal Street	5.6 mi	10m
North Liberty Street	4.1 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 30.4 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, MA and Fall River, MA.

Start on Depot Road

449 ft · 20 sec · Depot Road

Turn right onto MA 116

0.4 mi · 52 sec · South Pleasant Street

Turn right onto MA 9

1.0 mi · 2 min · College Street

Continue on MA 9

2.1 mi · 3 min · Belchertown Road

Continue on MA 9

391 ft · 6 sec · USMC League Highway

Continue on MA 9

1.8 mi · 2 min · Federal Street

Continue on Federal Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · Federal Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 9

1.3 mi · 2 min · Federal Street

Turn right onto US 202

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto North Washington Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street

Continue on North Liberty Street

4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street

Continue on Belchertown Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

Continue on Bridge Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Bridge Street

Turn left onto Palmer Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

Turn right onto MA 181

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Sykes Street

Continue on MA 181

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Thorndike Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

308 ft · 7 sec

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · this road

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 35 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 94 Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · this road

Toward MA 146, US 20

Turn right

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward MA 146

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward MA 146 South

Merge onto MA 122A; MA 146

1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

Continue on MA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

7.0 mi · 8 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike

Continue on MA 146

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on RI 146

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway

Continue on RI 146

7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on RI 146

2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 6

3.3 mi · 5 min · US 6

Exit 36A Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6

13 mi · 16 min · East Providence Expressway

Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Exit 12-13 Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street

Keep slight right at fork

482 ft · 12 sec

Exit 12 Toward Downtown Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Hartwell Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Hartwell Street

Continue on Troy Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Troy Street

Turn left onto Bedford Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Bedford Street

Turn left onto Purchase Street

269 ft · 19 sec · Purchase Street

Arrive at destination

Purchase Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 52.7 miles from Amherst, MA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.7 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Amherst, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Amherst, MA

This is one driving day of about 105.4 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amherst, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 30.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.7 mi from Amherst, MA · 1h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

53 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.7 miles from Amherst, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fall River, MA

The final approach into Fall River, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fall River, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.78 one way

$33.55 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$18.25	$36.49
premium	$4.80	$19.91	$39.83
diesel	$5.64	$23.42	$46.83

Estimated Tolls: $2.43

Massachusetts Turnpike (30.4 mi) $1.83

Worcester Providence Turnpike (7 mi) $0.49

Worcester-Providence Turnpike (1.6 mi) $0.11

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.6	$11.07	$5.06
Efficient EV	26.4	$9.22	$4.22
EV Truck/SUV	42.2	$14.76	$6.75

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Amherst, MA

Afternoon in Amherst on Sunday

Local time

3:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Afternoon in Fall River on Sunday

Local time

3:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

53 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2h 23m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Amherst, MA to Fall River, MA covers 105.4 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, East Providence Expressway, Providence Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52.7 miles from Amherst, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Amherst, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 23 ft to 896 ft elevation with about 1,185 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Amherst, MA to Fall River, MA

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fall River, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Fall River, MA

Same local time

2h 23m on the road

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