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Trip from New Salem, MA to Fall River, MA

Data updated 16 minutes ago

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

96.5 mi

155 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Salem, MA to Fall River, MA covers 96.5 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Providence Expressway, Providence Pike, Eddie Dowling Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on East Providence Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.44 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

48.2 miles from New Salem, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from New Salem, MA to Fall River, MA covers 96.5 miles and takes about 2h 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 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Providence Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 77.8 miles in near I 95.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 77.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.3 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
77.8 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
79 mi into trip | ~1h 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
82.3 mi into trip | ~1h 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
6
95.8 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street

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

Exit 12-13 Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell S...
9
95.9 mi into trip | ~2h 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 New Salem, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Seekonk.

Cape Cod

79 mi in | ~1h 53m | via US 6

Seekonk

82.3 mi in | ~1h 59m | via I 195; US 1A; US 6

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Providence Expressway 13.5 mi 16m
Providence Pike 7.7 mi 8m
Eddie Dowling Highway 7.5 mi 8m
Pleasant Street 7 mi 12m
Worcester Providence Turnpike 7 mi 8m
Worcester Road 6.1 mi 11m
North Smithfield Expressway 5.7 mi 6m
Barre Paxton Road 4.5 mi 6m
Longest stretch: East Providence Expressway — 13.5 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Main Street

275 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 202

3.1 mi · 4 min · Daniel Shays Highway
3

Turn right onto MA 122

3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road
4

Continue on MA 122

4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road
5

Continue on MA 32; MA 122

3.3 mi · 5 min · Barre Road
6

Continue on MA 32; MA 122

3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street
7

Turn right onto MA 32; MA 122

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Pleasant Street
8

Continue on MA 32; MA 122

1.2 mi · 1 min · Summer Street
9

Continue on MA 122

6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road
10

Continue on MA 122

0.9 mi · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road
11

Continue on MA 122

3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road
12

Continue on MA 122

6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street
13

Turn right onto MA 122

3.0 mi · 4 min · Chandler Street
14

Continue on MA 122; MA 122A

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Madison Street
15

Turn right onto Southbridge Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Southbridge Street
16

Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue
17

Continue on MA 146

2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway
18

Continue on MA 122A; MA 146

2.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
19

Continue on MA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
20

Continue on MA 146

7.0 mi · 8 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
21

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway
22

Continue on MA 146

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike
23

Continue on MA 146

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway
24

Continue on RI 146

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway
25

Continue on RI 146

7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Continue on RI 146

2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
27

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

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.
29

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.
30

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 12-13 Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
31

Keep slight right at fork

482 ft · 12 sec
Exit 12 Toward Downtown Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Turn right onto Hartwell Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Hartwell Street
33

Continue on Troy Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Troy Street
34

Turn left onto Bedford Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Bedford Street
35

Turn left onto Purchase Street

269 ft · 19 sec · Purchase Street
36

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.2 miles from New Salem, MA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.5 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 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.2 miles or 1h 17m 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 53m

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 New Salem, 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 New Salem, MA

This is one driving day of about 96.5 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Salem, 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.
The longest stretch is on East Providence Expressway for about 13.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.2 mi from New Salem, MA · 1h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

48 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.2 miles from New Salem, 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 ~7 min detour Free near mile 76.5
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 96.5
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...

18 mi from route ~44 min detour Free
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...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 39.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.44 one way

$30.89 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $16.84 $33.68
premium $4.82 $18.32 $36.65
diesel $5.61 $21.31 $42.61

Estimated Tolls: $0.64

Worcester Providence Turnpike (7 mi) $0.49
Worcester-Providence Turnpike (2.1 mi) $0.15

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

$15

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29 0 $10.13 $4.63
Efficient EV 24.1 0 $8.44 $3.86
EV Truck/SUV 38.6 0 $13.51 $6.18

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 16 minutes ago

Origin

New Salem, MA

Evening in New Salem on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Evening in Fall River on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Sunny

S 12 mph 4% chance Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

48 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.

Temperature spread

19 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New Salem, MA to Fall River, MA covers 96.5 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Providence Expressway, Providence Pike, Eddie Dowling Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.2 miles from New Salem, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.44 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 77.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.3 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Salem, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Seekonk.

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