Origin
Fall River, MA
Afternoon in Fall River on Saturday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Fall River, MA to Ludlow, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
93.9 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ludlow, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fall River, MA to Ludlow, MA covers 93.9 miles and takes about 1h 58m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.03 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.
Midpoint
47 miles from Fall River, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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 Ludlow, 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
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
29
Take the exit slight right toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown
30
Turn left onto Center Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Center Street
31
Turn left onto Sewall Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Sewall Street
32
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Howard Street
33
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
34
Turn left onto Walnut Street
220 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
35
Turn right
115 ft
·
10 sec
36
Turn left
305 ft
·
22 sec
37
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 47 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 59m 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ludlow, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fall River, MA
This is one driving day of about 93.9 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Fall River, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.03 one way
$30.06 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.39 | $32.78 |
| premium | $4.82 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.86 | $4.51 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.15 | $6.01 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Ludlow, MA
Afternoon in Ludlow on Saturday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
93.9 mi in 1h 58m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Ludlow, MA is easy. At 1h 58m 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 Ludlow, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 93.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fall River, MA to Ludlow, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ludlow, MA before heading back.
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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