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Trip from Fall River, MA to Dalton, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

153.9 mi

248 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

33 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 8m ★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fall River, MA to Dalton, MA covers 153.9 miles and takes about 3h 20m 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 82.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.63 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

77 miles from Fall River, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 82.8 mi 1h 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
East Street 3.6 mi 7m
Holmes Road 3.5 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 82.8 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

68 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
29

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 10 Toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
30

Keep slight right at fork

376 ft · 9 sec
31

Merge onto US 20

0.5 mi · 1 min · Housatonic Street
32

Continue on US 20

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Park Street
33

Turn slight right onto US 20

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
34

Turn left onto US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · West Center Street
35

Continue on US 20

1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street
36

Continue on US 20

1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
37

Continue on US 7; US 20

2.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
38

Continue on US 7; US 20

2.0 mi · 3 min · Pittsfield Road
39

Take the exit

315 ft · 7 sec
40

Turn slight right onto Holmes Road

3.5 mi · 7 min · Holmes Road
41

Keep slight right at fork onto Holmes Road

116 ft · 3 sec · Holmes Road
42

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Elm Street
43

Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue
44

Turn right onto Newell Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Newell Street
45

At end of road, turn right onto East Street

3.6 mi · 7 min · East Street
46

Turn right onto MA 8; MA 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
47

Turn left onto Haworth Street

392 ft · 17 sec · Haworth Street
48

Turn right onto Stockbridge Avenue

220 ft · 9 sec · Stockbridge Avenue
49

Arrive at destination

Stockbridge Avenue

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 77 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.8 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 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77 miles or 1h 35m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dalton, 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 153.9 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Fall River, 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 82.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Wales, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wales, MA

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

Pawtucket, RI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wales, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Lucky Strike Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14135367912

Sweet Rose Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fall River, Massachusetts

0.7 mi

Alta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lenox, Massachusetts

1 mi

Lucky Strike Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14135367912

Sweet Rose Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Fall River, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+15085671100

Visit website

Alta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $40 mile 142.9

Lenox, Massachusetts

Hours: 5–10 pm

+14136370003

Visit website

Cana Korean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 99

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+14135921362

Visit website

Sabor Latino Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14133312806

Yong Shing Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 55

Auburn, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–12:30 pm

+15088320622

Visit website

Ashur Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22

North Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14014729595

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 55

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+15087555268

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 142.9

Lenox, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 11

Seekonk, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 11

Seekonk, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 142.9

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 142.9

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 131.9

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 131.9

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 131.9

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

DementedFX

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 99

Holyoke, Massachusetts

Hours: Closed

Visit website

Mystery Soup Escape Rooms

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 22

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14012051873

Visit website

Southwick's Zoo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 33

Mendon, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15088839182

Visit website

Lippitt House Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 22

Providence, Rhode Island

+14014530688

Visit website

EcoTarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 55

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15089292700

Visit website

Slater Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 22

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14017280500

Visit website

Titanic Historical Society

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 99

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14135434770

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 31

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
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
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 | 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 | ~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. 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.63 one way

$49.26 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $26.86 $53.72
premium $4.82 $29.22 $58.45
diesel $5.61 $33.98 $67.96

Estimated Tolls: $5.09

Massachusetts Turnpike (82.8 mi) $4.96
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

$25

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

33 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Seekonk, Massachusetts

Tesla

1 DCFC

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

Lee, Massachusetts

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Lee, Massachusetts

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Lenox, Massachusetts

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Other

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Lee, Massachusetts

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lee, Massachusetts

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 21 Other: 4 Tesla: 3 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 1 Shell Recharge: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.2 0 $16.16 $7.39
Efficient EV 38.5 0 $13.47 $6.16
EV Truck/SUV 61.6 0 $21.55 $9.85

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fall River, MA

Afternoon in Fall River on Saturday

Local time

2:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Dalton, MA

Afternoon in Dalton on Saturday

Local time

2:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 20m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 21.2
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 95.5
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

30 mi from route ~75 min detour Free near mile 53.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Fall River, MA to Dalton, MA covers 153.9 miles and takes about 3h 20m, 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 82.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 31 significant decision points across 153.9 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Fall River, MA and Dalton, MA, road signs point toward Springfield and Pittsfield.

Springfield

52.3 mi in | ~1h 5m

Pittsfield

136.5 mi in | ~2h 44m

About the Cities

Starting in Fall River, MA

Full guide →

In the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts, where the Taunton River empties into Mount Hope Bay, stands Fall River- the "Spindle City". Not to be overshadowed by nearby Boston and Providence, Fall River offers visitors unique attractions that are absent from its two larger neighbors. Fall River is famous for Battleship Cove, the largest museum of its kind in the world; a rich Portuguese-American culture, featuring authentic food; and the accused axe murderess Lizzie Borden.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 153.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fall River, MA to Dalton, MA covers 153.9 miles and takes about 3h 20m 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 77 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 $24.63 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 31 significant decision points across 153.9 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 Dalton, MA, road signs point toward Springfield and Pittsfield.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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