Trip from Fall River, MA to New Salem, MA

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

96.1 mi

155 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 8m ★

6 AM

2h 18m

8 AM

2h 37m

10 AM

2h 24m

12 PM

2h 22m

3 PM

2h 25m

5 PM

2h 36m

8 PM

2h 12m

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

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New Salem, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Fall River, MA to New Salem, MA covers 96.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, Providence Pike, Eddie Dowling Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.38 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 miles from Fall River, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 96.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 43 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 96.1 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 18 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

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

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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
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
Pleasant Street	6.9 mi	12m
Worcester Road	6.1 mi	11m
North Smithfield Expressway	5.7 mi	6m
Barre Paxton Road	4.5 mi	6m

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 New Salem, 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 straight / slight right lanes.

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

0.9 mi · 1 min · Iway

Use the 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

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

0.1 mi · 12 sec · I 95

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 straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on RI 146

4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146

2.8 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on RI 146

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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

2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue

Turn right onto Southbridge Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Southbridge Street

Continue on McGrath Boulevard

0.1 mi · 18 sec · McGrath Boulevard

Turn slight left

194 ft · 5 sec

Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Southbridge Street

Turn left onto MA 122; MA 122A

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Madison Street

Continue on MA 122; MA 122A

3.0 mi · 4 min · Chandler Street

Turn left onto MA 122

6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

Continue on MA 122

4.5 mi · 6 min · Barre Paxton Road

Continue on MA 122

6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

Continue on MA 32; MA 122

1.2 mi · 1 min · Summer Street

Continue on MA 32; MA 122

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Pleasant Street

Turn left onto MA 32; MA 122

3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street

Continue on MA 32; MA 122

3.3 mi · 5 min · Barre Road

Continue on MA 32A; MA 122

4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road

Continue on MA 122

3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 202

3.1 mi · 4 min · Daniel Shays Highway

Turn left onto North Main Street

275 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

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 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 59m 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 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48 miles or 59m 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 New Salem, 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 96.1 miles and 2h 17m.

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 48 mi from Fall River, MA · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

48 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 48 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Salem, MA

The final approach into New Salem, 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 New Salem, MA.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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 ~7 min detour Free near mile 19.9

View on nps.gov

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

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...

18 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 96.1

View on nps.gov

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...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 56.3

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.38 one way

$30.76 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$16.77	$33.54
premium	$4.82	$18.25	$36.50
diesel	$5.61	$21.22	$42.44

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

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Bristol Community College

Fall River, MA

RED_E

12 DCFC

Neon Marketplace - Tesla Supercharger

Seekonk, MA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hampton Inn Westport

Westport, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Bhavin Patel Realty Trust

Fall River, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

East GAR Realty

Somerset, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Harvest Tap and Table

Swansea, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Sunoco - 525 County St

Somerset, MA

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Mechanics Cooperative Bank Westport

Westport, MA

RED_E

2 DCFC

RED_E: 6 ChargePoint Network: 6 AUTEL: 1 Blink Network: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.8	$10.09	$4.61
Efficient EV	24	$8.41	$3.84
EV Truck/SUV	38.4	$13.45	$6.15

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Fall River, MA

Evening in Fall River on Tuesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

New Salem, MA

Evening in New Salem on Tuesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

48 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 17m 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 New Salem, MA covers 96.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m 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, Providence Pike, Eddie Dowling Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 48 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 $15.38 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 route from Fall River, MA to New Salem, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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