Trip from Williamstown, MA to Fall River, MA

Drive Time

3h 4m

Distance

169.2 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Williamstown, MA to Fall River, MA covers 169.2 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Walden Street, Hoxsey Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.98 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

84.6 miles from Williamstown, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 169.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Walden Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Walden Street	0 mi	0m
Hoxsey Street	0 mi	0m
Main Street	0 mi	0m
Cold Spring Road	0 mi	0m
New Ashford Road	0 mi	0m
Route 7	0 mi	0m
Williamstown Road	0 mi	0m
North Main Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Walden Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Spring Street

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Turn right onto Walden Street

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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hoxsey Street

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Turn left onto Main Street

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Turn straight onto Cold Spring Road

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Continue on New Ashford Road

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Continue on Route 7

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Continue on New Ashford Road

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Continue on Williamstown Road

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Continue on North Main Street

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Continue on South Main Street

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Continue on North Street

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Turn right onto Wahconah Street

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Turn right onto North Street

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Continue on South Street

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Continue on Pittsfield Road

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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

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Continue on Lee Road

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Continue on Laurel Street

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Continue on West Center Street

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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street

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Continue on Housatonic Street

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Take the exit slight right

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Keep slight right

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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

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

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Continue on MA 146, US 20

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Turn right onto MA 146

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Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

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Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

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Continue on Purple Heart Highway

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Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

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Continue on Purple Heart Highway

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Continue on Providence Pike

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Continue on Purple Heart Highway

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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

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Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street

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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

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Turn right onto Hartwell Street

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Continue on Troy Street

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Turn left onto Bedford Street

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Turn left onto Purchase Street

49

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 84.6 miles from Williamstown, MA.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.6 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Williamstown, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Williamstown, MA

This is one driving day of about 169.2 miles and 3h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Williamstown, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

85 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.6 mi from Williamstown, MA

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.6 miles from Williamstown, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$22.98	$45.96
midgrade	$3.85	$25.65	$51.29
premium	$4.15	$27.64	$55.29
diesel	$3.75	$24.98	$49.96

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 59.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Williamstown, MA to Fall River, MA covers 169.2 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Walden Street, Hoxsey Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 84.6 miles from Williamstown, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.