Origin
East Longmeadow, MA
Morning in East Longmeadow on Saturday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
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Live forecast
Trip from East Longmeadow, 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
1h 52m
Distance
99 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from East Longmeadow, MA to Fall River, MA covers 99 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Somers Road, Center Square, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.84 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.
Midpoint
49.5 miles from East Longmeadow, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 99 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 99 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Somers Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Longmeadow, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 52m 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 East Longmeadow, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Somers Road | — | — |
| Center Square | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| Cooley Street | — | — |
| Parker Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Ludlow Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Somers Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Longmeadow, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
52 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn sharp left onto Somers Road
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Somers Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Center Square
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Center Square
4
Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Turn slight right onto Elm Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
6
Continue on Cooley Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cooley Street
7
Continue on Parker Street
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Parker Street
8
Continue on Main Street
443 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto Ludlow Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ludlow Avenue
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
11
Take the ramp right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
12
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
15
Continue on MA 146, US 20
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
MA 146, US 20
16
Turn right onto MA 146
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
MA 146
17
Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 146 South
18
Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
19
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
20
Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
21
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
22
Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
23
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
24
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
25
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
26
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
27
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
28
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
29
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Providence Expressway
30
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
31
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River
482 ft
·
13 sec
·
Downtown Fall River
32
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hartwell Street
33
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Troy Street
34
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bedford Street
35
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
·
Purchase Street
36
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 49.5 miles from East Longmeadow, MA, or about 56m 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.5 miles or 56m 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 32m
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 East Longmeadow, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Longmeadow, MA
This is one driving day of about 99 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from East Longmeadow, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.5 mi from East Longmeadow, MA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.5 miles from East Longmeadow, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.84 one way
$31.69 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.28 | $34.56 |
| premium | $4.82 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.75 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.66 | $3.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.86 | $6.34 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Morning in Fall River on Saturday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
1h 52m 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 East Longmeadow, MA to Fall River, MA covers 99 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Somers Road, Center Square, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.5 miles from East Longmeadow, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.84 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 East Longmeadow, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 52m 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 East Longmeadow, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Longmeadow, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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