The drive from Southampton, MA to Fall River, MA covers 112.9 miles and takes about 2h 19m 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, Providence Pike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.07 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
56.5 miles from Southampton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 112.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 19m highway drive covering 112.9 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and East Providence Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.7 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 29 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 52.7 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 59.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 112.9 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 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 95.5 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 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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59.4 mi into trip|~1h 11m 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
6
60.2 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 146 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 146 South
8
95.5 mi into trip|~1h 56m 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
98.8 mi into trip|~2h 1m 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
112.4 mi into trip|~2h 18m 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 Southampton, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Providence
59.4 mi in|~1h 11m
Cape Cod
95.5 mi in|~1h 56m|via US 6
Seekonk
98.8 mi in|~2h 1m|via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
52.7 mi
1h
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi
16m
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
Southampton Road
3.4 mi
5m
US 6
3.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 52.7 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southampton, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Maple Street
88 ft·7 sec·Maple Street
2
Turn right onto MA 10
2.8 mi·4 min·College Highway
3
Continue on MA 10
3.4 mi·5 min·Southampton Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
6
Merge onto I 90
53 mi·1 hr·Massachusetts Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 94Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·33 sec·this road
Toward MA 146, US 20
9
Turn right
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward MA 146
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward MA 146 South
11
Merge onto MA 122A; MA 146
1.6 mi·2 min·Worcester-Providence Turnpike
12
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi·1 min·Purple Heart Highway
13
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi·8 min·Worcester Providence Turnpike
14
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi·22 sec·Purple Heart Highway
15
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi·8 min·Providence Pike
16
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi·15 sec·Purple Heart Highway
17
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi·6 min·North Smithfield Expressway
18
Continue on RI 146
7.5 mi·8 min·Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on RI 146
2.9 mi·3 min·Old Louisquisset Pike
20
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi·1 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
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.
22
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.
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 12-13Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
24
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft·12 sec
Exit 12Toward Downtown Fall RiverUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Hartwell Street
26
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·Troy Street
27
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Bedford Street
28
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft·19 sec·Purchase Street
29
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 56.5 miles from Southampton, MA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.7 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.5 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 Southampton, 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 Southampton, MA
This is one driving day of about 112.9 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Southampton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 52.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.5 mi from Southampton, MA
· 1h 8m 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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 15.6
"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 112.9
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
~75 min detour
Free
near mile 62.3
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.9
0
$11.85
$5.42
Efficient EV
28.2
0
$9.88
$4.52
EV Truck/SUV
45.2
0
$15.81
$7.23
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Southampton, MA
Morning
in Southampton on Saturday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fall River, MA
Morning
in Fall River on Saturday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
64°F
Worcester, MA
56 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 19m 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 Southampton, MA to Fall River, MA covers 112.9 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, East Providence Expressway, Providence Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.5 miles from Southampton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.07 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 15 significant decision points across 112.9 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 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 95.5 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Southampton, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
