Fall River, MA to Ashfield, MA is 133 miles and takes about 2 hours 57 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike and I-91, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The drive will mostly involve surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate trip. It's a manageable drive for a single day, allowing for some flexibility in your schedule.
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
66.7 miles from Fall River, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
47.7 mi
55m
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi
18m
I 91
10.7 mi
12m
Providence Pike
7.7 mi
8m
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
8m
Worcester Providence Road
7 mi
9m
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
6m
Williamsburg Road
5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 47.7 mi, about 55m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 148 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,595 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,440
Quietest
2 AM
~413 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 74 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Ashfield, MA.
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Start on Purchase Street
46 ft·5 sec·Purchase Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
179 ft·6 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Bedford Street
519 ft·21 sec·Bedford Street
4
Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard
0.2 mi·38 sec·Milliken Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector
211 ft·4 sec·Milken Boulevard Connector
Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
6
Take the ramp
388 ft·11 sec
Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence RI
8
Merge onto I 195
15 mi·18 min·Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
0.9 mi·1 min·Iway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi·16 sec·US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston MassachusettsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
1.0 mi·1 min·US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi·12 sec·I 95
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·45 sec
Exit 38A-BToward RI 146 North: State OfficesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on RI 146
3.0 mi·3 min·Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38AToward RI 146 North: WoonsocketUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on RI 146
4.7 mi·5 min·Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
2.8 mi·2 min·Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi·6 min·North Smithfield Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi·17 sec·Purple Heart Highway
19
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi·8 min·Providence Pike
20
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi·18 sec·Purple Heart Highway
21
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi·9 min·Worcester Providence Road
22
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi·1 min·Purple Heart Highway
23
Continue on MA 146
1.8 mi·2 min·Worcester-Providence Turnpike
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
25
Turn left
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward I 90
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West
27
Merge onto I 90
15 mi·17 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
33 mi·38 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 45Toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 91: Holyoke, Springfield
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 91 North: Holyoke
32
Merge onto I 91
11 mi·12 min·I 91
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 23Toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton
34
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft·10 sec
35
Turn left onto US 5
0.5 mi·52 sec·Mount Tom Road
36
Enter roundabout onto Conz Street
150 ft·2 sec·Conz Street
37
Continue on Conz Street
0.5 mi·56 sec·Conz Street
38
Turn left onto Old South Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·Old South Street
39
At end of road, turn right onto MA 10
0.1 mi·9 sec·South Street
40
Continue on MA 10
0.1 mi·11 sec·New South Street
41
Merge onto Main Street
168 ft·7 sec·Main Street
42
Continue on Elm Street
1.4 mi·3 min·Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
43
Continue on MA 9
0.7 mi·1 min·Locust Street
44
Continue on MA 9
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
45
Enter roundabout onto MA 9
141 ft·8 sec·North Main Street
46
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
47
Continue on MA 9
1.4 mi·2 min·Haydenville Road
48
Continue on MA 9
2.7 mi·4 min·Main Street
49
Turn right onto North Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·North Street
50
Continue on Ashfield Road
3.6 mi·6 min·Ashfield Road
51
Continue on Williamsburg Road
5.0 mi·8 min·Williamsburg Road
52
Turn straight onto MA 116
1.1 mi·2 min·Conway Road
53
Continue on MA 116
0.3 mi·52 sec·Main Street
54
Turn right onto Baptist Corner Road
157 ft·7 sec·Baptist Corner Road
55
Turn right
186 ft·13 sec
56
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this roughly 3-hour drive, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour and give you flexibility upon arrival in Ashfield. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $22, you won't need extensive planning for amenities. The route primarily uses surface roads, so pay attention to local speed limits and potential traffic lights, especially after leaving the Massachusetts Turnpike. Since it's easily a same-day trip, you can adjust your departure and arrival times based on your needs.
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 66.7 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.7 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.7 miles or 1h 24m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashfield, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fall River, 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 Fall River, MA
This is one driving day of about 133.4 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Fall River, 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 47.7 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 33
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Milken Boulevard Connector
Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
6
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West: Providence RI
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 195 West: Providence RI
8
16.3 mi into trip|~21m in|US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
6
16.4 mi into trip|~22m in|US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
8
17.5 mi into trip|~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.25 one way
$44.51 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$24.50
$49.00
premium
$5.06
$26.56
$53.12
diesel
$5.60
$29.41
$58.81
Estimated Tolls: $2.99
Massachusetts Turnpike
(47.7 mi)$2.86
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(1.8 mi)$0.13
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
$22
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40
0
$14.01
$6.40
Efficient EV
33.4
0
$11.67
$5.34
EV Truck/SUV
53.4
0
$18.68
$8.54
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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 Aug 29, 2026
Origin
Fall River, MA
Afternoon
in Fall River on Friday
Local time
4:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 3 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Ashfield, MA
Afternoon
in Ashfield on Friday
Local time
4:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 110.4
"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...
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...
30 mi from route
~75 min detour
Free
near mile 50.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this 133-mile drive is on highways, with the longest stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike covering 47.7 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads, which generally means more traffic signals and varied speed limits. Expect to encounter denser development as you leave the Massachusetts Turnpike and merge onto I-91. The profile indicates mostly surface roads, so be prepared for a more local driving experience for a significant portion of the trip.
Only 50% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
56 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.7 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Milken Boulevard Connector.
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 33 significant decision points across 133.4 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 0.4 miles (Milken Boulevard Connector): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,244 ft19 ft
Total Climb
2,051 ft
Total Descent
928 ft
Highest Point
1,244 ft
~133.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,225 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fall River, MA and Ashfield, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Holyoke and Easthampton.
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 57m. Total distance: 133.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.99 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 13 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 Ashfield, 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Milken Boulevard Connector): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 (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 Ashfield, MA before heading back.
