Trip from Fall River, MA to Ashburnham, MA

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

86.4 mi

139 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 50m ★

6 AM

1h 59m

8 AM

2h 16m

10 AM

2h 5m

12 PM

2h 3m

3 PM

2h 6m

5 PM

2h 15m

8 PM

1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Ashburnham, MA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Fall River to Ashburnham covers 86.4 miles of Massachusetts landscape, typically taking about 1 hour and 59 minutes to complete. Because this journey is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Northeast locations. Your route will utilize the Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, I-190, and the Providence Pike to bridge the distance. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the drive is manageable in a single session, providing plenty of flexibility for your schedule.

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

43.2 miles from Fall River, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While about 23% of your journey consists of highway travel, the remainder of the route requires navigating local roads that shift the pace significantly. You will encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving early on, covering 14.6 miles while crossing the Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge. The character of the road changes noticeably as you transition from major infrastructure like I-190 onto more technical, winding local segments. This isn't a monotonous interstate grind; instead, it is a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged through varied road types.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 23 significant decision points across 86.4 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 0.4 miles (Milken Boulevard Connector): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | 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

16.3 mi into trip | ~21m in | 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...

16.4 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 6

Keep slight left 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 none lane. Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...

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

58.1 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 22 Toward I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster

Towns Along This Route

Between Fall River, MA and Ashburnham, MA, road signs point toward Marlboro, Leominster and Princeton.

Marlboro

54.9 mi in | ~1h 9m

Leominster

57.9 mi in | ~1h 13m

Princeton

66.8 mi in | ~1h 24m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge	14.6 mi	18m
I 190	8.4 mi	9m
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
Fitchburg Road	5 mi	8m
Redemption Rock Trail	4.8 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge — 14.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Purchase Street

46 ft · 5 sec · Purchase Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

179 ft · 6 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto Bedford Street

519 ft · 21 sec · Bedford Street

Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Milliken Boulevard

Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector

211 ft · 4 sec · Milken Boulevard Connector

Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI

Take the ramp

388 ft · 11 sec

Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 195 West: Providence RI

Merge onto I 195

15 mi · 18 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44

0.9 mi · 1 min · Iway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 6

Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

0.1 mi · 12 sec · I 95

Use the none lane.

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.

Continue on RI 146

3.0 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

Exit 38A Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket Use the none lane.

Continue on RI 146

4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146

2.8 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on RI 146

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 146

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

7.0 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

Continue on MA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

Continue on MA 122A; MA 146

2.2 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 13 Toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro

Merge onto I 290

2.7 mi · 4 min · I 290

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Exit 19; 20 Toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 32 sec

Exit 22 Toward I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster

Continue on I 190

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 190

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 9 Toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton

Turn left onto MA 140

4.8 mi · 7 min · Redemption Rock Trail

Continue on MA 140

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 31; MA 140

34 ft · 0 sec · Redemption Rock Trail North

Continue on MA 31; MA 140

1.6 mi · 3 min · Redemption Rock Trail North

Turn slight right onto MA 31

3.3 mi · 5 min · Fitchburg Road

Continue on MA 31

1.5 mi · 2 min · Princeton Road

Turn right onto MA 2A; MA 31

0.7 mi · 1 min · Westminster Street

Turn left onto Sanborn Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sanborn Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 12

1.3 mi · 2 min · Ashburnham Street

Continue on MA 12

2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road

Continue on MA 12

1.7 mi · 2 min · Fitchburg Road

Continue on MA 12

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Main Street North

Turn right onto MA 101

136 ft · 2 sec · Water Street

Arrive at destination

MA 101

Trip Plan

Since this is a two-hour trip with no mandatory stops, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best suits your personal preference. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the local sections means you should plan for a steady, focused pace rather than expecting high-speed cruising. With a fuel cost of only $14, you can easily top off your tank before leaving Fall River to avoid unnecessary stops along the way. Stay alert when transitioning between the major highway segments and the local roads, as the change in driving style is the most critical part of the navigation. Taking this route in one go is efficient, so enjoy the flexibility of a direct drive without the stress of managing multiple rest breaks.

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 43.2 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 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 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.2 miles or 53m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashburnham, 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 86.4 miles and 1h 59m.

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 Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge for about 14.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.2 mi from Fall River, MA · 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

43 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

Albany, 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 43.2 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ashburnham, MA

The final approach into Ashburnham, 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 Ashburnham, 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

$13.75 one way

$27.51 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$14.96	$29.91
premium	$4.80	$16.32	$32.65
diesel	$5.64	$19.20	$38.39

Estimated Tolls: $0.15

Worcester-Providence Turnpike (2.1 mi) $0.15

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

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.9	$9.07	$4.15
Efficient EV	21.6	$7.56	$3.46
EV Truck/SUV	34.6	$12.10	$5.53

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Fall River, MA

Evening in Fall River on Sunday

Local time

5:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Ashburnham, MA

Evening in Ashburnham on Sunday

Local time

5:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

43 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

1h 59m 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 Ashburnham, MA covers 86.4 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, I 190, Providence Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.2 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 $13.75 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 Fall River, MA and Ashburnham, MA, road signs point toward Marlboro, Leominster and Princeton.

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Trip from Fall River, MA to Ashburnham, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

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 Ashburnham, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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