Origin
Housatonic, MA
Afternoon in Housatonic on Monday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Housatonic, MA to Fall River, MA
Drive Time
3h
Distance
145.8 mi
235 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Housatonic, MA to Fall River, MA covers 145.8 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Glendale Road, Glendale Middle Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.21 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
72.9 miles from Housatonic, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 145.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Glendale Road 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 Housatonic, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 3h 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 Housatonic, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glendale Middle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 146 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 146 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Glendale Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Housatonic, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Front Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Front Street
2
Continue on Glendale Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Glendale Road
3
Turn right onto Glendale Middle Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Glendale Middle Road
4
Turn slight left onto Main Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Pleasant Street
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Street
6
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
7
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
82 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
9
Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
10
Continue on MA 146, US 20
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
MA 146, US 20
11
Turn right onto MA 146
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
MA 146
12
Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 146 South
13
Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
14
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
15
Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
16
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
17
Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
18
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
19
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
20
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
21
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
22
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
23
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
24
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Providence Expressway
25
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
26
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River
482 ft
·
13 sec
·
Downtown Fall River
27
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hartwell Street
28
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Troy Street
29
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bedford Street
30
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
·
Purchase Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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 72.9 miles from Housatonic, MA, or about 1h 30m 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.9 miles or 1h 30m 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 28m
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 Housatonic, 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 Housatonic, MA
This is one driving day of about 145.8 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Housatonic, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.9 mi from Housatonic, MA · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 72.9 miles from Housatonic, 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
$23.21 one way
$46.41 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $25.24 | $50.48 |
| premium | $4.80 | $27.55 | $55.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.31 | $7.00 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.76 | $5.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.41 | $9.33 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fall River, MA
Afternoon in Fall River on Monday
Local time
1:34 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
3h 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 Housatonic, MA to Fall River, MA covers 145.8 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Glendale Road, Glendale Middle Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.9 miles from Housatonic, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.21 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.
The drive from Housatonic, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 3h 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 Housatonic, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Housatonic, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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