Origin
Winchendon, MA
Evening in Winchendon on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winchendon, MA to Fall River, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
94.2 mi
152 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winchendon, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Winchendon, MA to Fall River, MA covers 94.2 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maple Street, Central Street, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.08 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
47.1 miles from Winchendon, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 94.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple 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 Winchendon, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 47m 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 Winchendon, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Street | — | — |
| Central Street | — | — |
| Front Street | — | — |
| Spring Street | — | — |
| Gardner Road | — | — |
| Green Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Maple Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchendon, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on the route
404 ft
·
32 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
157 ft
·
17 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
Maple Street
4
Turn left onto Central Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Central Street
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Front Street
6
Turn slight left onto Spring Street
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Spring Street
7
Continue on Gardner Road
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Gardner Road
8
Continue on Green Street
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Green Street
9
Continue on West Main Street
89 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto Hager Park Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hager Park Road
12
Continue on Worcester Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Worcester Road
13
Continue on Redemption Rock Trail North
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Redemption Rock Trail North
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
15
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on Redemption Rock Trail
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Redemption Rock Trail
17
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
18
Merge slight left
8.5 mi
·
10 min
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 290 West: Auburn
20
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
4 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward MA 146 South: Millbury, Providence Rhode Island
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 146 South: Millbury, Providence Rhode Island
22
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
23
Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
24
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
25
Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
26
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
27
Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
28
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
29
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
30
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
31
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
32
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
33
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
34
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Providence Expressway
35
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
36
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River
482 ft
·
13 sec
·
Downtown Fall River
37
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hartwell Street
38
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Troy Street
39
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bedford Street
40
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
·
Purchase Street
41
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 47.1 miles from Winchendon, MA, or about 53m 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 21 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.1 miles or 53m 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 28m
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 Winchendon, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Winchendon, MA
This is one driving day of about 94.2 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Winchendon, 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 47.1 mi from Winchendon, MA · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from Winchendon, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.08 one way
$30.15 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| premium | $4.82 | $17.89 | $35.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.80 | $41.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.89 | $4.52 |
| Efficient EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.24 | $3.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.19 | $6.03 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
77°F
Worcester, MA
47 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
1h 47m 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 Winchendon, MA to Fall River, MA covers 94.2 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Street, Central Street, Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.1 miles from Winchendon, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.08 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 Winchendon, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 47m 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 Winchendon, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Winchendon, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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