Origin
Blackstone, MA
Evening in Blackstone on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blackstone, MA to Fall River, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blackstone, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blackstone, MA to Fall River, MA covers 35.5 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Harris Avenue, Arnold Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.68 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
17.8 miles from Blackstone, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 35.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Blackstone, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blackstone, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Harris Avenue | — | — |
| Arnold Street | — | — |
| Bernon Street | — | — |
| Greene Street | — | — |
| Park Avenue | — | — |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | — | — |
| RI 146 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackstone, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Mason Street
49 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mason Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Harris Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Harris Avenue
4
Turn right onto Arnold Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Arnold Street
5
Turn right onto Main Street
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto Bernon Street
400 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bernon Street
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bernon Street
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bernon Street
8
Exit the roundabout onto Bernon Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bernon Street
9
Turn right onto Greene Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Greene Street
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
11
Turn left onto Eddie Dowling Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
12
Take the ramp straight toward RI 146 South: Providence
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
RI 146 South: Providence
13
Keep slight left to continue on RI 146 South: Providence
11 mi
·
11 min
·
RI 146 South: Providence
14
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
16
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Providence Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
18
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River
482 ft
·
13 sec
·
Downtown Fall River
19
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hartwell Street
20
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Troy Street
21
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bedford Street
22
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
·
Purchase Street
23
Arrive at your destination
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 17.8 miles from Blackstone, MA, or about 20m into the drive.
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 35.5 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.8 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Blackstone, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blackstone, MA
This is one driving day of about 35.5 miles and 40m.
At 35.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Blackstone, MA · 20m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Blackstone, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fall River, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fall River, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.36 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Evening in Fall River on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 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
40m 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 Blackstone, MA to Fall River, MA covers 35.5 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Harris Avenue, Arnold Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 miles from Blackstone, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.68 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.
The drive from Blackstone, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blackstone, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blackstone, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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