Origin
Petersham, MA
Evening in Petersham on Wednesday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Petersham, MA to Fall River, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
85.8 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
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6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Petersham, MA to Fall River, MA covers 85.8 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Barre Road, West Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.73 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
42.9 miles from Petersham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 85.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 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 Petersham, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 2h 1m 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 Petersham, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Barre Road | — | — |
| West Street | — | — |
| Pleasant Street | — | — |
| Summer Street | — | — |
| Worcester Road | — | — |
| Barre Paxton Road | — | — |
| Chandler Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersham, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Common Street
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Common Street
2
Turn straight onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Barre Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Barre Road
4
Continue on West Street
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West Street
5
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pleasant Street
6
Continue on Summer Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Summer Street
7
Continue on Worcester Road
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Worcester Road
8
Continue on Barre Paxton Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Barre Paxton Road
9
Continue on Barre Paxton Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Barre Paxton Road
10
Continue on Pleasant Street
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Pleasant Street
11
Turn right onto Chandler Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chandler Street
12
Continue on Madison Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Madison Street
13
Turn right onto Southbridge Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southbridge Street
14
Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Quinsigamond Avenue
15
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
16
Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
17
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
18
Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
19
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
20
Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
21
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
22
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
23
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
24
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
25
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
26
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
27
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Providence Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
29
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River
482 ft
·
13 sec
·
Downtown Fall River
30
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hartwell Street
31
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Troy Street
32
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bedford Street
33
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
·
Purchase Street
34
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 42.9 miles from Petersham, MA, or about 1h 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.9 miles or 1h 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 43m
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 Petersham, 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 Petersham, MA
This is one driving day of about 85.8 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Petersham, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.9 mi from Petersham, MA · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.9 miles from Petersham, 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
$13.73 one way
$27.46 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.97 | $29.95 |
| premium | $4.82 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.94 | $37.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.01 | $4.12 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.51 | $3.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Evening in Fall River on Wednesday
Local time
5:10 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
2h 1m 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 Petersham, MA to Fall River, MA covers 85.8 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Barre Road, West Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.9 miles from Petersham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.73 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 Petersham, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 2h 1m 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 Petersham, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Petersham, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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