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Trip from Greenfield, MA to Fall River, MA

Drive Time

2h 47m

Distance

135.2 mi

218 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 36m ★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m

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

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city in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

Greenfield, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenfield, MA to Fall River, MA covers 135.2 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 91, East Providence Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.5 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.52 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

67.6 miles from Greenfield, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 47m highway drive covering 135.2 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.5 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 47.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 135.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.7 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
32.4 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 14 Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
6
33.6 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
8
117.7 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | US 6

Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 36A Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence,...
8
121 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
9
134.6 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown Fall River

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 Toward Downtown Fall River

Towns Along This Route

Between Greenfield, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.

Albany

32.4 mi in | ~39m

Boston

33.6 mi in | ~43m

Providence

81.6 mi in | ~1h 39m

Cape Cod

117.7 mi in | ~2h 23m | via US 6

Seekonk

121 mi in | ~2h 28m | via I 195; US 1A; US 6

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 47.5 mi 54m
I 91 30.7 mi 35m
East Providence Expressway 13.5 mi 16m
Providence Pike 7.7 mi 8m
Eddie Dowling Highway 7.5 mi 8m
Worcester Providence Turnpike 7 mi 8m
North Smithfield Expressway 5.7 mi 6m
US 6 3.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 47.5 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield, MA and Fall River, MA.

1

Start on MA 2A

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Continue on MA 2A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mohawk Trail
3

Enter roundabout

0.2 mi · 11 sec
4

Continue

0.4 mi · 43 sec
5

Merge onto I 91

31 mi · 35 min · I 91
6

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 14 Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 90
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
9

Merge onto I 90

48 mi · 54 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 94 Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
11

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · this road
Toward MA 146, US 20
12

Turn right

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward MA 146
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward MA 146 South
14

Merge onto MA 122A; MA 146

1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
15

Continue on MA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
16

Continue on MA 146

7.0 mi · 8 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
17

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway
18

Continue on MA 146

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike
19

Continue on MA 146

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway
20

Continue on RI 146

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway
21

Continue on RI 146

7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on RI 146

2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
23

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit onto US 6

3.3 mi · 5 min · US 6
Exit 36A Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6

13 mi · 16 min · East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 12-13 Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
27

Keep slight right at fork

482 ft · 12 sec
Exit 12 Toward Downtown Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Turn right onto Hartwell Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Hartwell Street
29

Continue on Troy Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Troy Street
30

Turn left onto Bedford Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Bedford Street
31

Turn left onto Purchase Street

269 ft · 19 sec · Purchase Street
32

Arrive at destination

Purchase Street

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.6 miles from Greenfield, MA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.5 miles.

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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.6 miles or 1h 22m 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 15m

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 Greenfield, 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 Greenfield, MA

This is one driving day of about 135.2 miles and 2h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenfield, 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.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 47.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.6 mi from Greenfield, MA · 1h 22m into the drive

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

68 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.6 miles from Greenfield, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 111.9
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 23.3
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 135.2
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

30 mi from route ~75 min detour Free near mile 83.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.52 one way

$43.04 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $23.40 $46.81
premium $4.80 $25.54 $51.09
diesel $5.64 $30.04 $60.07

Estimated Tolls: $3.45

Massachusetts Turnpike (47.5 mi) $2.85
Worcester Providence Turnpike (7 mi) $0.49
Worcester-Providence Turnpike (1.6 mi) $0.11

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.6 0 $14.20 $6.49
Efficient EV 33.8 0 $11.83 $5.41
EV Truck/SUV 54.1 0 $18.93 $8.65

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Greenfield, MA

Afternoon in Greenfield on Monday

Local time

4:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Afternoon in Fall River on Monday

Local time

4:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

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

2h 47m 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 Greenfield, MA to Fall River, MA covers 135.2 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 91, East Providence Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.6 miles from Greenfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.52 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 135.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.7 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Greenfield, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.

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