Origin
Fall River, MA
Afternoon in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
3:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Fall River, MA to Amherst, MA
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
106.2 mi
171 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Amherst, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Fall River, MA to Amherst, MA covers 106.2 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, Providence Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.90 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
53.1 miles from Fall River, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Fall River, MA to Amherst, MA covers 106.2 miles and takes about 2h 25m, 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 49 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 30.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
710 ft
11 ft
Total Climb
1,074 ft
Total Descent
959 ft
Highest Point
710 ft
~70.8 mi in
Elevation Range
700 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 0.4 miles in near Milken Boulevard Connector.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 106.2 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 0.4 miles (Milken Boulevard Connector): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Milken Boulevard Connector
Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West: Providence RI
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 195 West: Providence RI
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
6
16.4 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
8
17.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Towns Along This Route
Between Fall River, MA and Amherst, MA, road signs point toward Springfield and Ware.
Springfield
52.3 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Ware
84.6 mi in
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~1h 44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 30.9 mi | 35m |
| Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge | 14.6 mi | 18m |
| Providence Pike | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Worcester Providence Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Federal Street | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| South Liberty Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 30.9 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Amherst, MA.
1
Start on Purchase Street
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
Purchase Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
179 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Bedford Street
519 ft
·
21 sec
·
Bedford Street
4
Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Milliken Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector
211 ft
·
4 sec
·
Milken Boulevard Connector
Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
6
Take the ramp
388 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence RI
8
Merge onto I 195
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Iway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on RI 146
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38A
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on RI 146
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
19
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
20
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
21
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Worcester Providence Road
22
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
23
Continue on MA 146
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
25
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
27
Merge onto I 90
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
29
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 63
Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
30
Turn right onto MA 32
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
Use the right lane.
31
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Main Street
32
Continue on MA 181
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
33
Continue on MA 181
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Sykes Street
34
Turn left onto Palmer Street
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Palmer Street
35
Continue on Palmer Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
36
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bridge Street
37
Continue on Belchertown Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Belchertown Street
38
Continue on South Liberty Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Liberty Street
39
Continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Washington Street
40
Turn straight onto MA 181
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
41
Turn left onto MA 9
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Street
Use the left lane.
42
Continue on Federal Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Federal Street
43
Continue on MA 9
391 ft
·
6 sec
·
USMC League Highway
44
Continue on MA 9
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Belchertown Road
45
Continue on MA 9
378 ft
·
12 sec
·
Belchertown Road
46
Continue on MA 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
College Street
47
Turn left onto MA 116
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Pleasant Street
48
Turn left onto Depot Road
449 ft
·
19 sec
·
Depot Road
49
Arrive at destination
Depot Road
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 53.1 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 1h 7m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amherst, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fall River, 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 Fall River, MA
This is one driving day of about 106.2 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fall River, 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 30.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.1 mi from Fall River, MA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.1 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Amherst, MA
The final approach into Amherst, 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 Amherst, 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
$16.90 one way
$33.81 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $18.38 | $36.77 |
| premium | $4.80 | $20.07 | $40.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.98
Massachusetts Turnpike
(30.9 mi)
$1.85
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.13
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
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.15 | $5.10 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.29 | $4.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
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.
Destination
Amherst, MA
Afternoon in Amherst on Sunday
Local time
3:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 25m 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 Fall River, MA to Amherst, MA covers 106.2 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, Providence Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.1 miles from Fall River, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.90 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 106.2 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 0.4 miles (Milken Boulevard Connector): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fall River, MA and Amherst, MA, road signs point toward Springfield and Ware.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 11 ft to 710 ft elevation with about 1,074 ft of total climbing.
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