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Dalton, MA
Late night in Dalton on Saturday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
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Trip from Dalton, MA to Fall River, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
153 mi
246 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dalton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dalton, MA to Fall River, MA covers 153 miles and takes about 3h 18m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.49 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.5 miles from Dalton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 153 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 18m highway drive covering 153 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and East Providence Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 46 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 82.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,476 ft
32 ft
Total Climb
993 ft
Total Descent
1,993 ft
Highest Point
1,476 ft
~32.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,444 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and East Providence Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 99.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 153 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 99.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 135.6 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 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
99.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m 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
6
100.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 146 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 146 South
8
135.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m 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,...
8
138.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 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
9
152.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dalton, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Providence
99.5 mi in
|
~2h 10m
Cape Cod
135.6 mi in
|
~2h 54m
|
via US 6
Seekonk
138.9 mi in
|
~3h
|
via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 82.4 mi | 1h 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 |
| Holmes Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| US 6 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 82.4 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Stockbridge Avenue
220 ft
·
10 sec
·
Stockbridge Avenue
2
Turn left onto Haworth Street
392 ft
·
20 sec
·
Haworth Street
3
Turn right onto MA 8; MA 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on MA 8; MA 9
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dalton Avenue
5
Turn slight left onto MA 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merrill Road
6
Turn left onto Junction Road
438 ft
·
12 sec
·
Junction Road
7
Continue on Junction Road
181 ft
·
4 sec
·
Junction Road
8
Turn straight onto East Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
9
Turn left onto Newell Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Newell Street
10
Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorchester Avenue
11
At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Elm Street
12
Turn left onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Holmes Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 7; US 20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pittsfield Road
14
Continue on US 7; US 20
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
16
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Street
17
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Center Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Park Street
20
Continue on US 20
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Housatonic Street
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
23
Merge onto I 90
82 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 94
Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
25
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
this road
Toward MA 146, US 20
26
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward MA 146
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward MA 146 South
28
Merge onto MA 122A; MA 146
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
29
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
30
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
31
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
32
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
33
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
34
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
35
Continue on RI 146
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on RI 146
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
37
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
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.
39
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.
40
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 12-13
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
41
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 12
Toward Downtown Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hartwell Street
43
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Troy Street
44
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bedford Street
45
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
46
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.5 miles from Dalton, MA, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 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 34 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.5 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
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 Dalton, 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 Dalton, MA
This is one driving day of about 153 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Dalton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 82.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.5 mi from Dalton, MA · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.5 miles from Dalton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.4 miles.
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
$24.49 one way
$48.97 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $26.70 | $53.41 |
| premium | $4.82 | $29.05 | $58.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.78 | $67.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.55
Massachusetts Turnpike
(82.4 mi)
$4.95
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
$24
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.06 | $7.34 |
| Efficient EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.39 | $6.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.42 | $9.79 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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 Saturday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
40°F
Wales, MA
77 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
3h 18m 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 Dalton, MA to Fall River, MA covers 153 miles and takes about 3h 18m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.5 miles from Dalton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 153 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 99.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 135.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Dalton, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 32 ft to 1,476 ft elevation with about 993 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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