Origin
Fitchburg, MA
Afternoon in Fitchburg on Monday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitchburg, MA to Fall River, MA
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
84.3 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
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6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fitchburg, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fitchburg, MA to Fall River, MA covers 84.3 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Water Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.42 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
42.2 miles from Fitchburg, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 84.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
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 Fitchburg, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Fitchburg, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Concord Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 190 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 290 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 146 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on the route
118 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn right onto Water Street
279 ft
·
9 sec
·
Water Street
5
Continue on Water Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
6
Keep slight left to continue on Water Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Water Street
7
Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
8
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Turnpike
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 190 South: Worcester
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 190 South: Worcester
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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I 290 West: Auburn
12
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
4 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward MA 146 South: Millbury, Providence Rhode Island
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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MA 146 South: Millbury, Providence Rhode Island
14
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
15
Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
16
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
17
Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
18
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
19
Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
20
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
21
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
22
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
23
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
24
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
26
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Providence Expressway
27
Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
28
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River
482 ft
·
13 sec
·
Downtown Fall River
29
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hartwell Street
30
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Troy Street
31
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bedford Street
32
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
·
Purchase Street
33
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 42.2 miles from Fitchburg, MA, or about 45m 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.2 miles or 45m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fitchburg, 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 Fitchburg, MA
This is one driving day of about 84.3 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fitchburg, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.2 mi from Fitchburg, MA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.2 miles from Fitchburg, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fall River, MA
The final approach into Fall River, 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 Fall River, 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
$13.42 one way
$26.84 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.93 | $31.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.05 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.40 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Fall River, MA
Afternoon in Fall River on Monday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
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 31m 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 Fitchburg, MA to Fall River, MA covers 84.3 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Water Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.2 miles from Fitchburg, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.42 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 Fitchburg, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Fitchburg, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fitchburg, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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