The drive from Northampton, MA to Fall River, MA covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 25m 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, I 91 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.5 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.50 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.
Midpoint
57.8 miles from Northampton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 115.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 25m highway drive covering 115.6 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and East Providence Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.5 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 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 47.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and East Providence Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 22 significant decision points across 115.6 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 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.2 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 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
12.9 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
6
14 mi into trip|~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
8
98.2 mi into trip|~2h 1m 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
101.5 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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
115.1 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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 Northampton, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Albany
12.9 mi in|~17m
Boston
14 mi in|~21m
Providence
62.1 mi in|~1h 17m
Cape Cod
98.2 mi in|~2h 1m|via US 6
Seekonk
101.5 mi in|~2h 6m|via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
47.5 mi
54m
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi
16m
I 91
10.7 mi
12m
Providence Pike
7.7 mi
8m
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
8m
Worcester Providence Turnpike
7 mi
8m
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
6m
US 6
3.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 47.5 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northampton, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Bancroft Road
0.1 mi·34 sec·Bancroft Road
2
Turn left onto Crescent Street
0.2 mi·50 sec·Crescent Street
3
Turn left onto MA 9
0.5 mi·1 min·Elm Street
4
Turn slight right onto MA 10
0.1 mi·9 sec·New South Street
5
Continue on MA 10
0.1 mi·17 sec·South Street
6
Turn left onto Old South Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·Old South Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto Conz Street
0.5 mi·49 sec·Conz Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 5
51 ft·0 sec·Mount Tom Road
9
Continue on US 5
0.1 mi·13 sec·Mount Tom Road
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
11
Merge onto I 91
11 mi·12 min·I 91
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 14Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 90
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
15
Merge onto I 90
48 mi·54 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 94Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
17
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·33 sec·this road
Toward MA 146, US 20
18
Turn right
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward MA 146
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward MA 146 South
20
Merge onto MA 122A; MA 146
1.6 mi·2 min·Worcester-Providence Turnpike
21
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi·1 min·Purple Heart Highway
22
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi·8 min·Worcester Providence Turnpike
23
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi·22 sec·Purple Heart Highway
24
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi·8 min·Providence Pike
25
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi·15 sec·Purple Heart Highway
26
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi·6 min·North Smithfield Expressway
27
Continue on RI 146
7.5 mi·8 min·Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on RI 146
2.9 mi·3 min·Old Louisquisset Pike
29
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi·1 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
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.
31
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.
32
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 12-13Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
33
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft·12 sec
Exit 12Toward Downtown Fall RiverUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Hartwell Street
35
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·Troy Street
36
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Bedford Street
37
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft·19 sec·Purchase Street
38
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 57.8 miles from Northampton, MA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.5 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 25 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 12m 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 57m
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 Northampton, 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 Northampton, MA
This is one driving day of about 115.6 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Northampton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 47.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.8 mi from Northampton, MA
· 1h 12m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
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...
"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 115.6
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...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 63.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.50 one way
$37.00 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$20.18
$40.35
premium
$4.82
$21.95
$43.90
diesel
$5.61
$25.52
$51.05
Estimated Tolls: $3.45
Massachusetts Turnpike
(47.5 mi)$2.85
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
$19
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.7
0
$12.14
$5.55
Efficient EV
28.9
0
$10.11
$4.62
EV Truck/SUV
46.2
0
$16.18
$7.40
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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
Northampton, MA
Morning
in Northampton on Friday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fall River, MA
Morning
in Fall River on Friday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
64°F
Worcester, MA
58 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 25m 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 Northampton, MA to Fall River, MA covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, East Providence Expressway, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.8 miles from Northampton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.50 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 is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 115.6 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 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.2 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Northampton, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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