Trip from Shutesbury, MA to Fall River, MA

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Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

109.2 mi

176 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 18m ★

6 AM

2h 28m

8 AM

2h 48m

10 AM

2h 35m

12 PM

2h 33m

3 PM

2h 36m

5 PM

2h 47m

8 PM

2h 22m

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 Shutesbury, MA to Fall River, MA covers 109.2 miles and takes about 2h 27m 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, Daniel Shays Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.48 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

54.6 miles from Shutesbury, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Shutesbury, MA to Fall River, MA covers 109.2 miles and takes about 2h 27m, 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 41 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 30.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.8 miles in near US 20 / Thorndike Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 109.2 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 23.8 miles (US 20 / Thorndike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.8 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 21 key points

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

23.8 mi into trip | ~41m in | US 20 / Thorndike Street

Turn left onto US 20 / Thorndike Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

55.7 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

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

Exit 94 Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

91.8 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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,...

95.1 mi into trip | ~2h 9m 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

108.7 mi into trip | ~2h 26m 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 Shutesbury, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.

Providence

55.7 mi in | ~1h 19m

Cape Cod

91.8 mi in | ~2h 3m | via US 6

Seekonk

95.1 mi in | ~2h 9m | via I 195; US 1A; US 6

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	30.4 mi	35m
East Providence Expressway	13.5 mi	16m
Daniel Shays Highway	11.5 mi	18m
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
North Liberty Street	4.1 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 30.4 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Wendell Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Wendell Road

At end of road, turn left onto Cooleyville Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Cooleyville Road

Continue on Prescott Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Prescott Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 202

11 mi · 18 min · Daniel Shays Highway

Continue on US 202

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto North Washington Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street

Continue on North Liberty Street

4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street

Continue on Belchertown Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

Continue on Bridge Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Bridge Street

Turn left onto Palmer Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

Turn right onto MA 181

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Sykes Street

Continue on MA 181

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Thorndike Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

308 ft · 7 sec

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · this road

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 35 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 94 Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · this road

Toward MA 146, US 20

Turn right

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward MA 146

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward MA 146 South

Merge onto MA 122A; MA 146

1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

Continue on MA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

7.0 mi · 8 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike

Continue on MA 146

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on RI 146

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway

Continue on RI 146

7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on RI 146

2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Exit 12-13 Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street

Keep slight right at fork

482 ft · 12 sec

Exit 12 Toward Downtown Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Hartwell Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Hartwell Street

Continue on Troy Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Troy Street

Turn left onto Bedford Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Bedford Street

Turn left onto Purchase Street

269 ft · 19 sec · Purchase Street

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 54.6 miles from Shutesbury, MA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 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 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.6 miles or 1h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Shutesbury, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Shutesbury, MA

This is one driving day of about 109.2 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shutesbury, 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 Massachusetts Turnpike for about 30.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.6 mi from Shutesbury, MA · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

55 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 54.6 miles from Shutesbury, 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

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 86.6

View on nps.gov

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 11.3

View on nps.gov

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 109.2

View on nps.gov

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...

30 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 56.5

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.48 one way

$34.95 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$19.06	$38.12
premium	$4.82	$20.74	$41.47
diesel	$5.61	$24.11	$48.22

Estimated Tolls: $2.43

Massachusetts Turnpike (30.4 mi) $1.83

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

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Auburn Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Auburn, MA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Ocean State Job Lot - Tesla Supercharger

Palmer, MA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Sturbridge Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Sturbridge, MA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Charlton Service Plaza Eastbound - Tesla Supercharger

Charlton, MA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Charlton Service Plaza Westbound - Tesla Supercharger

Charlton, MA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Auburn Mall (Auburn, MA)

Auburn, MA

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Discover Marble

Millbury, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Town of Palmer

Palmer, MA

VIALYNK

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 Tesla: 5 eVgo Network: 4 RED_E: 3 AUTEL: 2 VIALYNK: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.8	$11.47	$5.24
Efficient EV	27.3	$9.56	$4.37
EV Truck/SUV	43.7	$15.29	$6.99

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Shutesbury, MA

Evening in Shutesbury on Tuesday

Local time

7:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Evening in Fall River on Tuesday

Local time

7:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

55 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 27m 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 Shutesbury, MA to Fall River, MA covers 109.2 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, East Providence Expressway, Daniel Shays Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54.6 miles from Shutesbury, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.48 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.