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Trip from Fall River, MA to West Boylston, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

64.4 mi

104 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

Downtown West Boylston, MA, MA

West Boylston, MA

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Fall River, MA to West Boylston, MA covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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 $10.31 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

32.2 miles from Fall River, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 64.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Fall River, MA to West Boylston, MA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 West Boylston, 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 West Boylston, 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

2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
24

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

2.2 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway
25

Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro
26

Merge slight left

2.7 mi · 4 min
27

Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
28

Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster

0.4 mi · 33 sec · I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
29

Continue straight

3.2 mi · 3 min
30

Take the exit slight right toward MA 12: West Boylston

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 12: West Boylston
31

Keep slight left

312 ft · 10 sec
32

Turn left onto State Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · State Road
33

Continue on West Boylston Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · West Boylston Street
34

Turn slight left onto Central Street

515 ft · 14 sec · Central Street
35

Turn slight left onto Newton Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Newton Street
36

Turn right onto Prospect Street

200 ft · 11 sec · Prospect Street
37

Turn left

59 ft · 4 sec
38

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 32.2 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 42m 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 14 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.2 miles or 42m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Boylston, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fall River, MA

This is one driving day of about 64.4 miles and 1h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.2 mi from Fall River, MA · 42m into the drive

Downtown North Smithfield, RI, RI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Smithfield, RI

32 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

Providence, RI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Smithfield, RI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Fall River, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Boylston, MA

The final approach into West Boylston, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.31 one way

$20.61 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $11.24 $22.48
premium $4.82 $12.23 $24.46
diesel $5.61 $14.22 $28.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.3 0 $6.76 $3.09
Efficient EV 16.1 0 $5.64 $2.58
EV Truck/SUV 25.8 0 $9.02 $4.12

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 10, 2026

Origin

Fall River, MA

Evening in Fall River on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

West Boylston, MA

Evening in West Boylston on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 24m 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 West Boylston, MA covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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 32.2 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 $10.31 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 drive from Fall River, MA to West Boylston, MA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 West Boylston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fall River, MA to West Boylston, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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