Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
100.6 mi
162 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granby, MA
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If you are planning a trip from Fall River to Granby, you are looking at a 100.6-mile journey through Massachusetts. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 11 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Your path will take you along local routes like South Main Street, Bedford Street, and Milliken Boulevard. With fuel costs estimated at approximately $16, it is an affordable route for a quick getaway. Because this drive stays entirely within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere from start to finish. It is a straightforward trek for those who prefer navigating local roads over highway travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.3 miles from Fall River, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 38.6 mi | 44m |
| Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge | 14.6 mi | 18m |
| 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 |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 3 mi | 3m |
| West Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Granby, MA.
Start on Purchase Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn left onto Bedford Street
Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard
Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 195
Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on RI 146
Continue on RI 146
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
Continue on RI 146
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Take the exit
Turn left
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Take the exit
Turn right onto MA 21
Turn left onto Rood Street
Continue on Fuller Street
Turn right onto West Street
Continue on South Street
Continue on Ferry Hill Road
Turn right onto US 202
Arrive at destination
Because this drive is a turn-heavy local route, leave early to avoid peak traffic periods that could extend your 2-hour and 11-minute travel time. Since the entire trip is only 100.6 miles, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure to suit your schedule. Be mindful that you will be navigating local streets like South Main and Bedford, so keep your GPS active to navigate the turns effectively. Factor in the $16 fuel estimate into your budget before heading out. Since this is a direct, non-highway drive, remember that your average speed will be lower than what you might expect on an interstate, so plan your arrival time accordingly.
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.
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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 Granby, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fall River, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 100.6 miles and 2h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from Fall River, 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.
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.
Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West: Providence RI
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
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
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$16.10 one way
$32.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.56 | $35.11 |
| premium | $4.82 | $19.10 | $38.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.44
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
$16
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.80 | $4.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.08 | $6.44 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Fall River on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Granby on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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This 100.6-mile route is a turn-heavy local drive that avoids highways entirely, meaning your highway share is 0%. You should prepare for a more involved driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the road relies on local streets, the pace is dictated by the flow of traffic and the frequency of turns rather than high-speed travel. You will notice the character of the road remains consistent throughout the 2-hour and 11-minute duration. Expect to be actively steering through intersections and town centers for the duration of your trip, as there are no extended highway stretches to offer a break from the local road network.
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 0.4 miles in near Milken Boulevard Connector.
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 23 significant decision points across 100.6 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fall River, MA and Granby, MA, road signs point toward Springfield and Belchertown.
Springfield
Belchertown
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 100.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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