Origin
Monson, MA
Evening in Monson on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monson, MA to Fall River, MA
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
83.9 mi
135 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 26m
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6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monson, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Monson to Fall River, you are looking at a 83.9-mile journey across Massachusetts. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 33 minutes to complete, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will spend your time navigating local roads like Main Street, Chestnut Street, and Bethany Road. Budgeting approximately $13 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance in a standard vehicle. Because this is an entirely local drive, it offers a distinct alternative to the typical interstate experience for those moving across the Northeast region.
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 miles from Monson, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate grind. With 0% of the trip spent on highways, your focus will remain on maneuvering through local streets and intersections. The route maintains a consistent, technical pace as you transition between Main Street, Chestnut Street, and Bethany Road. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the journey requires constant engagement with the road's layout. It is a drive that demands your full attention, providing a very different feel compared to the monotonous cruising found on major Massachusetts turnpikes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 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 Monson, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 33m 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 Monson, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chestnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bethany Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brimfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Palmer Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palmer Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sturbridge Road | 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 Monson, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Harrison Avenue
233 ft
·
15 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Chestnut Street
4
Continue on Bethany Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bethany Road
5
Continue on Brimfield Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brimfield Road
6
Continue on Monson Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Monson Road
7
Continue on Main Palmer Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Main Palmer Road
8
Turn slight right onto Palmer Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
9
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Sturbridge Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Sturbridge Road
11
Continue on Brimfield Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Brimfield Road
12
Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on Charlton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlton Road
14
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
16
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
18
Continue on MA 146, US 20
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
MA 146, US 20
19
Turn right onto MA 146
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
MA 146
20
Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 146 South
21
Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
22
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
23
Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
24
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
25
Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
26
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
27
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
28
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
29
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
30
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
31
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
32
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Providence Expressway
33
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
34
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River
482 ft
·
13 sec
·
Downtown Fall River
35
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hartwell Street
36
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Troy Street
37
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bedford Street
38
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
·
Purchase Street
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Keep in mind that because the entire 83.9-mile distance consists of local roads, you should factor in potential traffic delays that are common on non-highway routes. There are no mandatory stops scheduled, but you should plan for the fact that navigating turns will be the primary activity for the duration of your 1 hour and 33-minute drive. Before you head out from Monson, ensure your fuel tank is ready, as the $13 cost estimate assumes a steady flow of travel. A helpful tip for this specific route is to double-check your navigation apps for real-time construction updates, as local roads like Bethany Road can sometimes be subject to unexpected delays that wouldn't affect major highways.
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 miles from Monson, MA, or about 46m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 46m 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 19m
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 Monson, 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 Monson, MA
This is one driving day of about 83.9 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monson, 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 mi from Monson, MA · 46m 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 miles from Monson, 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
$13.35 one way
$26.71 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $14.52 | $29.05 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.85 | $31.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.64 | $37.28 |
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: 29.4 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 | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.75 | $5.37 |
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
Evening in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
42 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
1h 33m 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 Monson, MA to Fall River, MA covers 83.9 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Chestnut Street, Bethany Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42 miles from Monson, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.35 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 Monson, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 33m 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 Monson, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monson, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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