Origin
Fall River, MA
Morning in Fall River on Saturday
Local time
11:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
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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
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Dalton, MA
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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 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 $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 40m into the drive .
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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 153.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fall River, MA to Dalton, MA is easy. At 3h 20m 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 Dalton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Bedford Street | — | — |
| Milliken Boulevard | — | — |
| Milken Boulevard Connector | — | — |
| I 195 | — | — |
| I 195 West | — | — |
| Charles M | — | — |
| Iway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Dalton, 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
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
25
Turn left onto I 90
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 90
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
27
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
28
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
68 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
30
Keep slight right
377 ft
·
9 sec
31
Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Housatonic Street
32
Continue on Park Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Park Street
33
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
34
Turn left onto West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Center Street
35
Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Street
36
Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
37
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
38
Continue on Pittsfield Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pittsfield Road
39
Take the exit straight
315 ft
·
8 sec
40
Turn slight right onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Holmes Road
41
Keep slight right to continue on Holmes Road
115 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 the end of the road, turn right onto East Street
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
East Street
46
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
47
Turn left onto Haworth Street
390 ft
·
17 sec
·
Haworth Street
48
Turn right onto Stockbridge Avenue
220 ft
·
10 sec
·
Stockbridge Avenue
49
Arrive at your destination
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 40m 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 34 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77 miles or 1h 40m 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 44m
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77 mi from Fall River, MA · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dalton, MA
The final approach into Dalton, 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 Dalton, 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
$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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
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.
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.
Destination
Dalton, MA
Morning in Dalton on Saturday
Local time
11:55 AM
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.
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 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 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.
The drive from Fall River, MA to Dalton, MA is easy. At 3h 20m 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 Dalton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fall River, MA to Dalton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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