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Trip from Belchertown, 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

2h 3m

Distance

95.3 mi

153 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 58m

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

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human settlement in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Belchertown, MA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Belchertown to Fall River covers 94.2 miles across the Northeast, a journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes. Because this is a compact trip, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the trip. Since the route relies entirely on local roads like North Washington Street, North Liberty Street, and Belchertown Street, you will stay off the major interstates for the duration of the drive. It is a straightforward, manageable transit across Massachusetts that gets you from the interior to the coast without the typical stress of high-speed highway traffic.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

47.6 miles from Belchertown, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 30.4 mi 35m
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
North Liberty Street 4.1 mi 7m
US 6 3.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 30.4 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 202

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Keep slight right at fork onto North Washington Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street
3

Continue on North Liberty Street

4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street
4

Continue on Belchertown Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Belchertown Street
5

Continue on Bridge Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Bridge Street
6

Turn left onto Palmer Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
7

Turn right onto MA 181

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Sykes Street
8

Continue on MA 181

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
9

Continue on US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
10

Turn left onto US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Thorndike Street
Use the left lane.
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Use the left lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

308 ft · 7 sec
13

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · this road
14

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 35 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 94 Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
16

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · this road
Toward MA 146, US 20
17

Turn right

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward MA 146
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward MA 146 South
19

Merge onto MA 122A; MA 146

1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
20

Continue on MA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
21

Continue on MA 146

7.0 mi · 8 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
22

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway
23

Continue on MA 146

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike
24

Continue on MA 146

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway
25

Continue on RI 146

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway
26

Continue on RI 146

7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on RI 146

2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
28

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

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.
30

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.
31

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 12-13 Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
32

Keep slight right at fork

482 ft · 12 sec
Exit 12 Toward Downtown Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Turn right onto Hartwell Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Hartwell Street
34

Continue on Troy Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Troy Street
35

Turn left onto Bedford Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Bedford Street
36

Turn left onto Purchase Street

269 ft · 19 sec · Purchase Street
37

Arrive at destination

Purchase Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip of under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, because you are navigating exclusively local roads rather than major highways, keep in mind that traffic patterns on these specific streets can fluctuate significantly throughout the day. There are no planned stops on this 94.2-mile route, but because you aren't tied to a rigid highway schedule, you can easily pull over whenever you need a break. Be sure to fuel up before you head out, as your $15 budget covers the distance but leaves little room for detours. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to double-check your navigation settings to ensure you are prioritizing the local street route rather than being rerouted onto distant highways.

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 47.6 miles from Belchertown, MA, or about 1h 4m 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 21 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.6 miles or 1h 4m 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 40m

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 Belchertown, 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 Belchertown, MA

This is one driving day of about 95.3 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Belchertown, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.

Downtown Worcester, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Worcester, MA

48 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

Wales, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grafton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from Belchertown, 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.

Top Restaurant

The Rhody Hen Cafe EP

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

East Providence, Rhode Island

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.7

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14014794024

Visit website

Sweet Rose Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fall River, Massachusetts

0.7 mi

10 Rocks Tapas Bar & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

1.5 mi

The Rhody Hen Cafe EP

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.7

East Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14014794024

Visit website

Sweet Rose Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.3

Fall River, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+15085671100

Visit website

10 Rocks Tapas Bar & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 74.9

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+14017280800

Visit website

Yong Shing Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 40.8

Auburn, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–12:30 pm

+15088320622

Visit website

India Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 74.9

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14014212600

Visit website

China House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.6

Palmer, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+14132838983

Visit website

Cafe Zoey

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 74.9

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14018545885

Visit website

Palmer Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.6

Palmer, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14132896956

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 81.7

Seekonk, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 81.7

East Providence, Rhode Island

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 81.7

Seekonk, Massachusetts

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 88.5

Swansea, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 81.7

East Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 81.7

East Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 74.9

Johnston, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14016219232

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 81.7

Seekonk, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Mystery Soup Escape Rooms

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 74.9

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14012051873

Visit website

Lippitt House Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 74.9

Providence, Rhode Island

+14014530688

Visit website

Southwick's Zoo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 61.3

Mendon, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15088839182

Visit website

Slater Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 81.7

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14017280500

Visit website

EcoTarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 40.8

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15089292700

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.8 and 94.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
9.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 20 / Thorndike Street

Turn left onto US 20 / Thorndike Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
41.7 mi into trip | ~55m 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
8
77.9 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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
81.2 mi into trip | ~1h 45m 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
94.7 mi into trip | ~2h 2m 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

$15.25 one way

$30.50 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $16.63 $33.26
premium $4.82 $18.10 $36.19
diesel $5.61 $21.04 $42.08

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

$15

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 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 28.6 0 $10.01 $4.57
Efficient EV 23.8 0 $8.34 $3.81
EV Truck/SUV 38.1 0 $13.34 $6.10

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Belchertown, MA

Late night in Belchertown on Sunday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Late night in Fall River on Sunday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

64°F

Worcester, MA

48 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 3m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate a series of local streets, requiring your full attention as you transition between North Washington Street, North Liberty Street, and Belchertown Street. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road, the experience remains engaging and requires frequent adjustments behind the wheel. The personality of this drive is defined by its winding local nature, which demands a more cautious and observant pace than a standard highway route. You will find that the lack of highway miles makes for a very different, more tactile driving experience compared to the typical Massachusetts transit corridors.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.4 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 9.8 miles in near US 20 / Thorndike Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 20 significant decision points across 95.3 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 9.8 miles (US 20 / Thorndike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.9 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Belchertown, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.

Providence

41.7 mi in | ~55m

Cape Cod

77.9 mi in | ~1h 39m | via US 6

Seekonk

81.2 mi in | ~1h 45m | 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 2h 3m. Total distance: 95.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.43 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles (US 20 / Thorndike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.9 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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