Origin
New Salem, MA
Afternoon in New Salem on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Salem, MA to Fall River, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
96.5 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
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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.
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 Daniel Shays Highway, Petersham Road, New Salem Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 96.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Daniel Shays Highway 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 New Salem, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 2h 17m 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 New Salem, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Shays Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Petersham Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Salem Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Barre Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Summer Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Worcester Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Daniel Shays Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Salem, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on North Main Street
276 ft
·
12 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn right onto Daniel Shays Highway
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Daniel Shays Highway
3
Turn right onto Petersham Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Petersham Road
4
Continue on New Salem Road
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
New Salem Road
5
Continue on Barre Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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Barre Road
6
Continue on West Street
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West Street
7
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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Pleasant Street
8
Continue on Summer Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Summer Street
9
Continue on Worcester Road
6.1 mi
·
11 min
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Worcester Road
10
Continue on Barre Paxton Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Barre Paxton Road
11
Continue on Barre Paxton Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Barre Paxton Road
12
Continue on Pleasant Street
6.8 mi
·
12 min
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Pleasant Street
13
Turn right onto Chandler Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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Chandler Street
14
Continue on Madison Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Madison Street
15
Turn right onto Southbridge Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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Southbridge Street
16
Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
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Quinsigamond Avenue
17
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
18
Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
19
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
20
Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
21
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
22
Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
23
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
24
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
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North Smithfield Expressway
25
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
26
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Old Louisquisset Pike
27
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
28
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
29
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
13 mi
·
16 min
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East Providence Expressway
30
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
31
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River
482 ft
·
13 sec
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Downtown Fall River
32
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Hartwell Street
33
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Troy Street
34
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Bedford Street
35
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
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Purchase Street
36
Arrive at your destination
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 8m 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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.2 miles or 1h 8m 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 52m
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.
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 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
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.
Destination
Fall River, MA
Afternoon in Fall River on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
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.
Road read
2h 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 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 Daniel Shays Highway, Petersham Road, New Salem Road. 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.
The drive from New Salem, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 2h 17m 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 New Salem, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Salem, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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