Fall River, MA to Sheffield, MA is 140 miles and takes about 3h 20m via Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge and I 384, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure highway experience. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for 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
70 miles from Fall River, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi
18m
Grand Army Highway
10 mi
11m
I 384
8.5 mi
9m
Albany Avenue
6.7 mi
9m
US 6
6.5 mi
8m
Ashley Falls Road
5.9 mi
8m
Greenwoods Road East
5.7 mi
10m
Albany Turnpike
5.5 mi
9m
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 Sheffield, MA.
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Start on Purchase Street
46 ft·5 sec·Purchase Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
179 ft·6 sec·South Main Street
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
519 ft·21 sec·Bedford Street
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Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard
0.2 mi·38 sec·Milliken Boulevard
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Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector
211 ft·4 sec·Milken Boulevard Connector
Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
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Take the ramp
388 ft·11 sec
Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
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Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence RI
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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.
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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 right at fork onto US 6
0.2 mi·12 sec·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Exit 37B-C-DToward US 6 West, RI 10: Downtown, Hartford, ConnecticutUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on US 6
0.4 mi·25 sec·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Exit 37C-DToward US 6 West, RI 10 West: Hartford Connecticut, Providence Place
14
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·11 sec·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Exit 37CToward US 6 West, RI 10: Hartford Connecticut
15
Continue on US 6; RI 10
0.8 mi·55 sec·6/10 Connector
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
3.4 mi·4 min·Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·41 sec
Toward RI 5: Atwood AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
281 ft·6 sec
Toward JohnstonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Turn straight onto RI 5
0.4 mi·41 sec·Atwood Avenue
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Turn left onto US 6A
4.0 mi·5 min·Hartford Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on US 6
2.1 mi·2 min·Hartford Pike
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Continue on US 6
10 mi·11 min·Grand Army Highway
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Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·15 sec·Providence Pike
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
5.1 mi·6 min·Providence Pike
25
Continue on US 6
3.5 mi·5 min·Providence Road
26
Continue on US 6
3.8 mi·6 min·Hartford Road
27
Continue on US 6
2.4 mi·2 min·Providence Turnpike
28
Continue on US 6
2.5 mi·3 min·Hartford Turnpike
29
Continue on US 6
1.9 mi·2 min·Hampton Road
30
Continue on US 6
1.5 mi·1 min·Willimantic Road
31
Continue on US 6
2.0 mi·2 min·Boston Post Road
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
5.4 mi·6 min·US 6
33
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 66
3.9 mi·5 min·Willimantic Road
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on US 6
4.1 mi·5 min·Jonathan Trumbull Highway
Use the straight lane.
35
Continue on US 6
0.6 mi·39 sec·Willimantic Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
36
Continue on US 6
2.7 mi·4 min·Hop River Road
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on I 384
8.5 mi·9 min·I 384
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.7 mi·1 min·I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
2.0 mi·2 min·I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
40
Take the exit onto US 44
0.3 mi·40 sec·US 44
Exit 50Toward US 44 West: Main Street, New HavenUse the slight right lane.
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Merge onto US 44
0.3 mi·25 sec·Main Street
42
Continue on US 44
6.7 mi·9 min·Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi·2 min·Avon Mountain Road
Use the straight lane.
44
Continue on US 44; CT 10
2.7 mi·6 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Continue on US 44; US 202
3.3 mi·6 min·Albany Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Keep slight right at fork onto US 44
2.2 mi·2 min·Albany Turnpike
47
Continue on US 44
3.5 mi·4 min·Main Street
48
Continue on US 44
4.5 mi·7 min·New Hartford Road
49
Continue on US 44; CT 183
2.1 mi·5 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
50
Continue on US 44
5.0 mi·7 min·Winsted-Norfolk Road
51
Continue on US 44
5.7 mi·10 min·Greenwoods Road East
52
Continue on US 44
3.8 mi·5 min·East Canaan Road
53
Continue on US 44
1.1 mi·2 min·East Main Street
54
Turn right onto US 7
0.4 mi·1 min·Railroad Street
55
Continue on US 7
5.9 mi·8 min·Ashley Falls Road
56
Turn left onto Depot Square
0.1 mi·30 sec·Depot Square
57
Arrive at destination
Depot Square
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 20m estimated drive time, leaving Fall River in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. The route's profile suggests mostly surface roads, so plan for a steady pace with potential for slower travel through towns. With only one stop recommended and a total distance of 140 miles, you have flexibility; consider breaking up the drive near the halfway point if you prefer a more leisurely pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $22, and it's wise to top up before heading into more rural stretches.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70 miles from Fall River, MA, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 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 31 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70 miles or 1h 31m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheffield, 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 140 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge for about 14.6 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 90.9 — 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
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...
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17.4 mi into trip|~23m in|US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway toward US 6 West, RI 10: Downtown, Hartford, Connecticut
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37B-C-D
Toward US 6 West, RI 10: Downtown, Hartford, Co...
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22.6 mi into trip|~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Johnston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Johnston
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90.9 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|US 44
Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven
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 50
Toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.41 one way
$44.81 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$24.43
$48.87
premium
$4.82
$26.58
$53.17
diesel
$5.61
$30.91
$61.82
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Albany Turnpike
(3.3 mi)$0.23
Providence Turnpike
(2.4 mi)$0.17
Hartford Turnpike
(2.5 mi)$0.17
Albany Turnpike
(2.2 mi)$0.15
Willimantic Turnpike
(0.6 mi)$0.04
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
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42
0
$14.70
$6.72
Efficient EV
35
0
$12.25
$5.60
EV Truck/SUV
56
0
$19.60
$8.96
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 20, 2026
Origin
Fall River, MA
Late night
in Fall River on Tuesday
Local time
5:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Destination
Sheffield, MA
Late night
in Sheffield on Tuesday
Local time
5:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
18°F
Vernon, CT
70 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
3h 20m 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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 14.5
"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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route has a highway share of 24%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 14.6 miles across the Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge. After that, you'll transition to I 384 and then the Grand Army Highway. Be prepared for frequent intersections and potential traffic as you move between these different road types.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
57 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 Effort9/10
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 26 significant decision points across 140 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 16.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): 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.
Between Fall River, MA and Sheffield, MA, road signs point toward Hartford, Connecticut, Johnston and New Haven.
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 3h 20m. Total distance: 140 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
Expect about $0.76 in tolls one way, starting with Albany 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 6 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 Sheffield, 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 6 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 16.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Sheffield, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.
