Deerfield, MA to Fall River, MA is 131.2 miles and takes about 2h 43m via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so it's best suited if you're looking for efficiency rather than a leisurely exploration.
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
65.6 miles from Deerfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
47.5 mi
54m
I 91
22.5 mi
25m
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
Greenfield Road
4.8 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 47.5 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield, MA and Fall River, MA.
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Start on this road
150 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Albany Road
63 ft·2 sec·Albany Road
3
Turn right onto Old Main Street
263 ft·12 sec·Old Main Street
4
Turn left onto Memorial Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·Memorial Street
5
Turn right onto US 5; MA 10
4.3 mi·6 min·Greenfield Road
6
Continue on US 5; MA 10; MA 116
0.4 mi·35 sec·South Deerfield Bypass
7
Continue on US 5; MA 10; MA 116
0.5 mi·41 sec·Greenfield Road
8
Continue on US 5; MA 10; MA 116
0.4 mi·40 sec·State Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
10
Merge onto I 91
22 mi·25 min·I 91
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 14Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 90
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
14
Merge onto I 90
48 mi·54 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 94Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
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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 36AToward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape CodUse 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 MAUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 12-13Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
32
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft·12 sec
Exit 12Toward Downtown Fall RiverUse 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
With a drive time under three hours, this is a very manageable same-day trip. Leaving in the morning should give you plenty of time to reach Fall River with daylight to spare. The longest stretch without a major exit is about 47.5 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before entering that segment. Given the relatively short duration, you have flexibility with your departure time, but aim to avoid peak commuter hours if possible.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.6 miles from Deerfield, MA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.5 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 29 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.6 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
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 Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 131.2 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Deerfield, 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.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 47.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 28.5 and 130.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
28.5 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
6
29.6 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
8
113.8 mi into trip|~2h 19m 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
117.1 mi into trip|~2h 25m 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
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130.7 mi into trip|~2h 41m 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
$21.00 one way
$41.99 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$22.90
$45.80
premium
$4.82
$24.91
$49.83
diesel
$5.61
$28.97
$57.93
Estimated Tolls: $3.45
Massachusetts Turnpike
(47.5 mi)$2.85
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
$21
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.4
0
$13.78
$6.30
Efficient EV
32.8
0
$11.48
$5.25
EV Truck/SUV
52.5
0
$18.37
$8.40
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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 21, 2026
Origin
Deerfield, MA
Morning
in Deerfield on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fall River, MA
Morning
in Fall River on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 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
2h 43m 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
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 108.6
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 18.1
"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 131.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a high highway share, with 78% of the 131.2 miles on interstates like the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-91. You'll experience a longest stretch of 47.5 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike before transitioning to other major roads. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate these busy corridors. The route is mostly highway until you approach your destination.
78% 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: 47.5 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 22 significant decision points across 131.2 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 28.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.8 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 Deerfield, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
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.
Top landmarks
•USS Massachusetts — 1941 South Dakota-class battleship
•USS Lionfish — 1943 Balao-class submarine
•USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. — 1945 Gearing-class destroyer
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 131.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.5 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.45 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.
Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.8 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. 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.
