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Trip from Ashburnham, MA to Fall River, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

86.7 mi

140 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Ashburnham, MA

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Trip Overview

This 87.2-mile drive from Ashburnham, MA to Fall River, MA is a manageable 1-hour and 41-minute journey, perfect for a single day trip. You'll navigate through Massachusetts on local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a more intimate exploration of the state. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $14, offering an affordable option for a scenic excursion. Given its relatively short duration and direct route, this drive is best suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The entire trip is contained within the Northeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.4 miles from Ashburnham, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Providence Expressway 13.5 mi 16m
I 190 8.5 mi 10m
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
Fitchburg Road 5 mi 8m
Redemption Rock Trail 4.7 mi 6m
Longest stretch: East Providence Expressway — 13.5 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MA 101

136 ft · 7 sec · Water Street
2

Turn left onto MA 12

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Street North
3

Continue on MA 12

1.7 mi · 2 min · Fitchburg Road
4

Continue on MA 12

2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road
5

Continue on MA 12

1.3 mi · 2 min · Ashburnham Street
6

Turn right onto Sanborn Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sanborn Street
7

At end of road, turn right onto MA 2A; MA 31

0.7 mi · 1 min · Westminster Street
8

Turn left onto MA 31

1.5 mi · 2 min · Princeton Road
9

Continue on MA 31

3.3 mi · 5 min · Fitchburg Road
10

Turn straight onto MA 31; MA 140

1.6 mi · 3 min · Redemption Rock Trail North
11

Enter roundabout onto MA 140

105 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
12

Continue on MA 140

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
13

Continue on MA 140

4.7 mi · 6 min · Redemption Rock Trail
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
15

Merge onto I 190

8.5 mi · 10 min · I 190
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 290 West: Auburn
17

Merge onto I 290

2.7 mi · 4 min · I 290
18

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 16 Toward MA 146 South: Millbury, Providence Rhode Island
19

Merge onto MA 146

2.2 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway
20

Continue on MA 122A; MA 146

2.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
21

Continue on MA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
22

Continue on MA 146

7.0 mi · 8 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
23

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway
24

Continue on MA 146

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike
25

Continue on MA 146

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway
26

Continue on RI 146

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway
27

Continue on RI 146

7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on RI 146

2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
29

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

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.
31

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.
32

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 12-13 Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
33

Keep slight right at fork

482 ft · 12 sec
Exit 12 Toward Downtown Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Turn right onto Hartwell Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Hartwell Street
35

Continue on Troy Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Troy Street
36

Turn left onto Bedford Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Bedford Street
37

Turn left onto Purchase Street

269 ft · 19 sec · Purchase Street
38

Arrive at destination

Purchase Street

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 41-minute duration and the turn-heavy nature of this 87.2-mile drive, planning your departure time can help you maximize daylight and minimize traffic. Leaving in the morning, perhaps after 9 AM, could offer a more relaxed experience on local roads. With no major highway stretches, you won't encounter long stretches without services, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise, especially with a $14 estimated cost. The flexibility of this drive means you can stop as needed, but consider making your primary stop in one of the towns along Main Street North for a break and to experience the local character.

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 43.4 miles from Ashburnham, MA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.5 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 19 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.4 miles or 1h 5m 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 42m

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 Ashburnham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ashburnham, MA

This is one driving day of about 86.7 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Ashburnham, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East Providence Expressway for about 13.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Massachusetts, US

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grafton, MA

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

Boylston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grafton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from Ashburnham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 74.4

Seekonk, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 74.4

Seekonk, Massachusetts

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 74.4

East Providence, Rhode Island

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 74.4

Seekonk, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 68.2

Cranston, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18888950027

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 68.2

Johnston, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14016219232

Visit website

Flash Charging Station

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 68.2

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 68.2

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Lippitt House Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 68.2

Providence, Rhode Island

+14014530688

Visit website

EcoTarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 31

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15089292700

Visit website

Mystery Soup Escape Rooms

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 68.2

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14012051873

Visit website

Southwick's Zoo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 49.6

Mendon, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15088839182

Visit website

Slater Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 68.2

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14017280500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 31 and 86.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
31 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward MA 146 South: Millbury, Providence Rhode Island

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

Exit 16 Toward MA 146 South: Millbury, Providence Rhode...
8
69.3 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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
72.6 mi into trip | ~1h 41m 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
6
86.1 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

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

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

Exit 12-13 Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell S...
9
86.2 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.88 one way

$27.75 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $15.13 $30.26
premium $4.82 $16.46 $32.93
diesel $5.61 $19.14 $38.28

Estimated Tolls: $0.64

Worcester Providence Turnpike (7 mi) $0.49
Worcester-Providence Turnpike (2.1 mi) $0.15

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

$14

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 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 26 0 $9.10 $4.16
Efficient EV 21.7 0 $7.59 $3.47
EV Truck/SUV 34.7 0 $12.14 $5.55

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ashburnham, MA

Late night in Ashburnham on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Late night in Fall River on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

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

1h 59m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

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 65.8
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

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 86.7
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

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...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 17.9
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 6
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 87.2-mile route, as it features 0% highway share. You'll be following roads like Main Street North, Fitchburg Road, and Ashburnham State Road, which means a more engaged driving experience with frequent adjustments. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, anticipate a continuous series of turns and changes in scenery as you make your way south. This profile suggests a drive that keeps you connected to the local landscape, rather than allowing for extended periods of high-speed cruising.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on East Providence Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 31 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.7 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.3 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.6 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ashburnham, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Cape Cod and Seekonk.

Providence Rhode Island

31 mi in | ~49m

Cape Cod

69.3 mi in | ~1h 35m | via US 6

Seekonk

72.6 mi in | ~1h 41m | via I 195; US 1A; US 6

About the Cities

Arriving in Fall River, MA

Full guide →

In the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts, where the Taunton River empties into Mount Hope Bay, stands Fall River- the "Spindle City". Not to be overshadowed by nearby Boston and Providence, Fall River offers visitors unique attractions that are absent from its two larger neighbors. Fall River is famous for Battleship Cove, the largest museum of its kind in the world; a rich Portuguese-American culture, featuring authentic food; and the accused axe murderess Lizzie Borden.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 86.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on East Providence Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.64 in tolls one way, starting with Worcester Providence Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fall River, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.3 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.6 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fall River, MA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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