Origin
Fall River, MA
Evening in Fall River on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
93.5 mi
150 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phillipston, MA
Max Flinterman
The drive from Fall River, MA to Phillipston, MA covers 93.5 miles and takes about 2h 8m 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 $14.96 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
46.8 miles from Fall River, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 93.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fall River, MA to Phillipston, MA is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Phillipston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Phillipston, MA.
Start on Purchase Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn left onto Bedford Street
Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard
Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector
Take the ramp straight toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence RI
Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
Continue on Iway
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Providence Pike
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Worcester Providence Road
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton
Turn left onto Redemption Rock Trail
Continue on Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Redemption Rock Trail North
Exit the roundabout onto Redemption Rock Trail North
Continue on Worcester Road
Continue on Hager Park Road
Continue on State Road East
Take the ramp left
Continue straight
Take the exit right toward MA 2A, US 202 North: Phillipston, Winchendon
Keep slight left
Turn left onto State Road
Turn left onto Baldwinville Road
Turn slight right onto The Common
Continue on The Common
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.8 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phillipston, MA than in the middle of the route.
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 93.5 miles and 2h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.8 mi from Fall River, MA · 1h 4m into the drive
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.
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 46.8 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Phillipston, 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 Phillipston, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.96 one way
$29.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| premium | $4.82 | $17.75 | $35.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.64 | $41.29 |
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: 32.7 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 | 28.1 | 0 | $9.82 | $4.49 |
| Efficient EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.09 | $5.98 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Fall River on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Phillipston on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
77°F
Worcester, MA
47 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
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.
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