Trip from Fall River, MA to Northfield, MA

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

115.8 mi

186 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 31m ★

6 AM

2h 41m

8 AM

3h 3m

10 AM

2h 49m

12 PM

2h 47m

3 PM

2h 50m

5 PM

3h 1m

8 PM

2h 35m

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

Traveling from Fall River to Northfield covers 115.8 miles of Massachusetts landscape, typically taking about 2 hours and 41 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate via major thoroughfares including the Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, I-190, and MA 2. Budgeting roughly $18 for fuel should cover your transit costs for this trip. The drive transitions from the coastal environment of Fall River into the inland regions of the state, offering a straightforward passage that serves as a practical link between these two points.

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

57.9 miles from Fall River, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed drive profile, balancing high-speed transit with more localized road segments. Approximately 42% of your journey will be spent on highways, meaning you will experience both open stretches and slower traffic patterns. As you make your way toward your destination, you will encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 25.5 miles while navigating MA 2. The experience shifts from the urban connectivity of the bridge and interstate sections to the more contained feel of state routes. Expect a varied pace as the road transitions from major highway arteries to the secondary thoroughfares that define the latter half of your trek.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MA 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.5 miles.

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 23 significant decision points across 115.8 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 Northfield, 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
MA 2	25.5 mi	35m
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
Redemption Rock Trail	4.8 mi	7m

Longest stretch: MA 2 — 25.5 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

2.9 mi · 5 min · Redemption Rock Trail North

Continue on MA 140

2.1 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road

Continue on MA 140

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hager Park Road

Continue on MA 2A; MA 140

0.2 mi · 26 sec · State Road East

Take the ramp onto MA 140

3.0 mi · 4 min · MA 140

Continue on MA 2

25 mi · 35 min · MA 2

Turn right onto North Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street

Continue on Gulf Road

4.3 mi · 7 min · Gulf Road

Continue on Maple Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 10; MA 63

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn right onto School Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · School Street

Arrive at destination

School Street

Trip Plan

Since the total drive time is under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You only need to account for one planned stop to keep your trip efficient and comfortable. When preparing for the road, check your fuel levels early; with an estimated $18 cost, it is wise to fill up before hitting the highway to maintain your momentum. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition from I-190 onto MA 2, as this junction represents the most significant change in your route's flow. Taking a short break after your first hour of driving will help you stay sharp for the winding segments of the trip.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 57.9 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.5 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.9 miles or 1h 13m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northfield, 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 115.8 miles and 2h 41m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on MA 2 for about 25.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.9 mi from Fall River, MA · 1h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

58 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 57.9 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Northfield, MA

The final approach into Northfield, 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 Northfield, 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

$18.43 one way

$36.86 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$20.05	$40.09
premium	$4.80	$21.88	$43.76
diesel	$5.64	$25.73	$51.45

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

$18

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.7	$12.16	$5.56
Efficient EV	29	$10.13	$4.63
EV Truck/SUV	46.3	$16.21	$7.41

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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

Northfield, MA

Evening in Northfield on Sunday

Local time

5:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

58 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 41m 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 Northfield, MA covers 115.8 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MA 2, Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, I 190. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.9 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 $18.43 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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

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