Origin
Fall River, MA
Evening in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Fall River, MA to Athol, MA
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
97.6 mi
157 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
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6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Athol, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
The drive from Fall River, MA to Athol, MA covers 97.6 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Bedford Street, Milliken Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.54 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
48.8 miles from Fall River, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 97.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 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 Fall River, MA to Athol, MA is easy. At 2h 14m 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 Fall River, MA to Athol, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bedford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milliken Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milken Boulevard Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 195 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 195 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charles M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Iway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Athol, MA.
1
Start on Purchase Street
46 ft
·
6 sec
·
Purchase Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Bedford Street
518 ft
·
22 sec
·
Bedford Street
4
Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Milliken Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector
210 ft
·
4 sec
·
Milken Boulevard Connector
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
387 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence RI
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 195 West: Providence RI
8
Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
9
Continue on Iway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Iway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
12
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
13
Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
RI 146 North: State Offices
14
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
15
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
17
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
18
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
19
Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
20
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
21
Continue on Worcester Providence Road
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Worcester Providence Road
22
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
23
Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
24
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro
26
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
4 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
29
Continue straight
8.4 mi
·
9 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton
31
Turn left onto Redemption Rock Trail
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Redemption Rock Trail
32
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Redemption Rock Trail North
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Redemption Rock Trail North
34
Exit the roundabout onto Redemption Rock Trail North
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Redemption Rock Trail North
35
Continue on Worcester Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Worcester Road
36
Continue on Hager Park Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hager Park Road
37
Continue on State Road East
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Road East
38
Take the ramp left
3.0 mi
·
4 min
39
Continue straight
12 mi
·
16 min
40
Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A: Athol, Phillipston
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
MA 2A: Athol, Phillipston
41
Turn left onto Templeton Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Templeton Road
42
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
43
Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Chestnut Hill Avenue
44
Turn left onto Bridge Street
269 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bridge Street
45
Turn straight onto Crescent Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Crescent Street
46
Turn sharp right onto Fish Street
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fish Street
47
Turn right
43 ft
·
3 sec
48
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 48.8 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 1h 7m 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.8 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Athol, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fall River, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 97.6 miles and 2h 14m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.8 mi from Fall River, MA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 48.8 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Athol, MA
The final approach into Athol, 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 Athol, 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
$15.54 one way
$31.07 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $16.90 | $33.79 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.68 | $43.37 |
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: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.66 | $6.25 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Athol, MA
Evening in Athol on Sunday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
49 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 14m 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 Athol, MA covers 97.6 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Bedford Street, Milliken Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.8 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 $15.54 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 Fall River, MA to Athol, MA is easy. At 2h 14m 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 Fall River, MA to Athol, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fall River, MA to Athol, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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