Origin
Fall River, MA
Late night in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Fall River, MA to Millville, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millville, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
Fall River, MA to Millville, MA is 35.8 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Massachusetts. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, making it feel more like an extended drive across town than a long-distance journey. It's a straightforward option if you're looking for a quick hop between these two areas without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge | 14.6 mi | 18m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 3 mi | 3m |
| Victory Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Central Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 6 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Iway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
— 14.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and Millville, MA.
1
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 Massachusetts
Use 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-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on RI 146
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38A
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use 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
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 14
Toward RI 146A: North Smithfield, Burrillville
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn slight right onto School Street
318 ft
·
16 sec
·
School Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto RI 146A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Victory Highway
21
Turn right onto RI 146A
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Turn slight right onto Central Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
23
Turn left onto MA 122
177 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
MA 122
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
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...
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
8
32.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward RI 146A: North Smithfield, Burrillville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward RI 146A: North Smithfield, Burrillville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.73 one way
$11.46 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Millville, MA
Late night in Millville on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
46m 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?
This drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy,' indicating a route that frequently transitions between different local roads. With only 14% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on surface streets. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles on the Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, after which you'll likely be navigating more local traffic. Prepare for a drive that requires attention to navigation and frequent adjustments as you make your way through various neighborhoods and towns.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 35.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fall River, MA to Millville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Burrillville along the way.
Burrillville
32.4 mi in
|
~40m
About the Cities
Starting 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 46m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Millville, 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 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 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 Millville, 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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