The drive from Hinsdale, MA to Fall River, MA covers 144.2 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, East Providence Expressway, Providence Pike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.08 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
72.1 miles from Hinsdale, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 144.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hinsdale, MA to Fall River, MA covers 144.2 miles and takes about 3h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 42 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 52.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,789 ft20 ft
Total Climb
1,222 ft
Total Descent
2,536 ft
Highest Point
1,789 ft
~10.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,770 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 90.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 144.2 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 90.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 126.8 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 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
90.7 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 94
Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
6
91.5 mi into trip|~2h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 146 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 146 South
8
126.8 mi into trip|~2h 53m 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
130.1 mi into trip|~2h 59m 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
143.7 mi into trip|~3h 16m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hinsdale, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Providence
90.7 mi in|~2h 9m
Cape Cod
126.8 mi in|~2h 53m|via US 6
Seekonk
130.1 mi in|~2h 59m|via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
52.7 mi
1h
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi
16m
Providence Pike
7.7 mi
8m
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
8m
Worthington Road
7 mi
12m
Worcester Providence Turnpike
7 mi
8m
Huntington Road
5.9 mi
10m
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 52.7 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
186 ft·13 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto Maple Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Maple Street
3
Continue on MA 143
1.6 mi·3 min·Peru Road
4
Continue on MA 143
4.5 mi·7 min·West Main Road
5
Continue on MA 143
5.4 mi·10 min·Old North Road
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 112
79 ft·1 sec·Huntington Road
7
Continue on MA 112
5.9 mi·10 min·Huntington Road
8
Continue on MA 112
7.0 mi·12 min·Worthington Road
9
Turn left onto Montgomery Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Montgomery Road
10
Continue on Main Road
5.2 mi·9 min·Main Road
11
Continue on Montgomery Road
3.5 mi·6 min·Montgomery Road
12
Continue on Montgomery Street
1.4 mi·2 min·Montgomery Street
13
Turn left onto Notre Dame Street
0.5 mi·59 sec·Notre Dame Street
14
Turn left onto US 202; MA 10
0.5 mi·1 min·North Elm Street
15
Turn right
0.1 mi·22 sec
16
Turn left onto Friendlys Way
355 ft·12 sec·Friendlys Way
17
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·19 sec·this road
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
19
Merge onto I 90
53 mi·1 hr·Massachusetts Turnpike
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 94Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
21
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·33 sec·this road
Toward MA 146, US 20
22
Turn right
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward MA 146
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward MA 146 South
24
Merge onto MA 122A; MA 146
1.6 mi·2 min·Worcester-Providence Turnpike
25
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi·1 min·Purple Heart Highway
26
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi·8 min·Worcester Providence Turnpike
27
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi·22 sec·Purple Heart Highway
28
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi·8 min·Providence Pike
29
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi·15 sec·Purple Heart Highway
30
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi·6 min·North Smithfield Expressway
31
Continue on RI 146
7.5 mi·8 min·Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on RI 146
2.9 mi·3 min·Old Louisquisset Pike
33
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi·1 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit onto US 6
3.3 mi·5 min·US 6
Exit 36AToward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape CodUse the straight / slight right lanes.
35
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 MAUse the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 12-13Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
37
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft·12 sec
Exit 12Toward Downtown Fall RiverUse the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Hartwell Street
39
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·Troy Street
40
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Bedford Street
41
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft·19 sec·Purchase Street
42
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.1 miles from Hinsdale, MA, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.7 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 32 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.1 miles or 1h 48m 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 44m
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 Hinsdale, 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 Hinsdale, MA
This is one driving day of about 144.2 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Hinsdale, 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 52.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.1 mi from Hinsdale, MA
· 1h 48m into the drive
The midpoint is around 72.1 miles from Hinsdale, 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
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
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 124.3
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 49.7
"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 144.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.08 one way
$46.16 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$25.17
$50.33
premium
$4.82
$27.38
$54.76
diesel
$5.61
$31.84
$63.68
Estimated Tolls: $3.76
Massachusetts Turnpike
(52.7 mi)$3.16
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
$23
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.3
0
$15.14
$6.92
Efficient EV
36.1
0
$12.62
$5.77
EV Truck/SUV
57.7
0
$20.19
$9.23
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hinsdale, MA
Late night
in Hinsdale on Saturday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fall River, MA
Late night
in Fall River on Saturday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
40°F
Wales, MA
72 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
3h 17m 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 Hinsdale, MA to Fall River, MA covers 144.2 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, East Providence Expressway, Providence Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.1 miles from Hinsdale, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 21 significant decision points across 144.2 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 90.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 126.8 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hinsdale, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 20 ft to 1,789 ft elevation with about 1,222 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
