This 114-mile drive from Gill, MA to Fall River, MA will take you about 2 hours and 47 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day trip. You'll navigate primarily via Providence Pike and Eddie Dowling Highway, with about 30% of your journey on expressways like the East Providence Expressway. Given the relatively short duration and distance, this route is ideal for a single day of travel, with an estimated fuel cost of $18. The drive offers a mixed experience, moving you through familiar New England terrain as you travel within the Northeast region. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the journey.
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
57 miles from Gill, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi
16m
Providence Pike
7.7 mi
8m
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
8m
Pleasant Street
7 mi
12m
Worcester Providence Turnpike
7 mi
8m
Worcester Road
6.1 mi
11m
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
6m
Mohawk Trail
4.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 13.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gill, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on River Road
226 ft·12 sec·River Road
2
Turn right onto Main Road
3.2 mi·5 min·Main Road
3
Continue on Gill Center Road
0.1 mi·13 sec·Gill Center Road
4
Turn right onto MA 10
1.2 mi·1 min·MA 10
5
Continue on MA 10; MA 63
0.3 mi·34 sec·Main Street
6
Turn right onto Maple Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Maple Street
7
Continue on Gulf Road
4.3 mi·7 min·Gulf Road
8
Continue on North Street
2.4 mi·4 min·North Street
9
Turn left onto MA 2
1.6 mi·2 min·West Main Street
10
Continue on MA 2
4.6 mi·6 min·Mohawk Trail
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 70Toward MA 122: Orange Center, Worcester
12
Turn right
152 ft·4 sec
13
Turn straight onto MA 122
0.5 mi·47 sec·South Main Street
14
Turn straight onto US 202; MA 122
0.9 mi·1 min·Daniel Shays Highway
15
Turn left onto MA 122
3.7 mi·5 min·Petersham Road
16
Continue on MA 122
4.3 mi·6 min·New Salem Road
17
Continue on MA 32; MA 122
3.3 mi·5 min·Barre Road
18
Continue on MA 32; MA 122
3.8 mi·6 min·West Street
19
Turn right onto MA 32; MA 122
0.2 mi·14 sec·Pleasant Street
20
Continue on MA 32; MA 122
1.2 mi·1 min·Summer Street
21
Continue on MA 122
6.1 mi·11 min·Worcester Road
22
Continue on MA 122
0.9 mi·1 min·Barre Paxton Road
23
Continue on MA 122
3.6 mi·5 min·Barre Paxton Road
24
Continue on MA 122
6.8 mi·12 min·Pleasant Street
25
Turn right onto MA 122
3.0 mi·4 min·Chandler Street
26
Continue on MA 122; MA 122A
0.1 mi·17 sec·Madison Street
27
Turn right onto Southbridge Street
0.4 mi·50 sec·Southbridge Street
28
Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue
0.6 mi·57 sec·Quinsigamond Avenue
29
Continue on MA 146
2.5 mi·3 min·Purple Heart Highway
30
Continue on MA 122A; MA 146
2.1 mi·2 min·Worcester-Providence Turnpike
31
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi·1 min·Purple Heart Highway
32
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi·8 min·Worcester Providence Turnpike
33
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi·22 sec·Purple Heart Highway
34
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi·8 min·Providence Pike
35
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi·15 sec·Purple Heart Highway
36
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi·6 min·North Smithfield Expressway
37
Continue on RI 146
7.5 mi·8 min·Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on RI 146
2.9 mi·3 min·Old Louisquisset Pike
39
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi·1 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
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.
41
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.
42
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 12-13Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
43
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft·12 sec
Exit 12Toward Downtown Fall RiverUse the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Hartwell Street
45
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·Troy Street
46
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Bedford Street
47
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft·19 sec·Purchase Street
48
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Trip Plan
With a total travel time under 3 hours, this drive offers a good deal of flexibility. Consider an early morning departure from Gill, MA, to avoid potential traffic, especially if you encounter busier sections on Providence Pike. You'll only need one planned stop, which you can use for a quick break or to top off your fuel tank, keeping your estimated cost around $18. Keep an eye on your GPS for the transitions between the different road types, as the route isn't a constant highway experience. The longest stretch without a break is just over 13 miles, so you can easily manage your stops based on your own comfort.
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 57 miles from Gill, MA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.5 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 25 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57 miles or 1h 35m 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 20m
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 Gill, 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 Gill, MA
This is one driving day of about 114 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Gill, 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 East Providence Expressway for about 13.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
4.9 mi from route
~12 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 16.3
Wendell, Massachusetts
Hours: 6 pm–12 am
+19785442739
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.7 and 113.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
18.7 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward MA 122: Orange Center, Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 70
Toward MA 122: Orange Center, Worcester
8
96.6 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
99.9 mi into trip|~2h 29m 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
6
113.4 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12-13
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell S...
9
113.5 mi into trip|~2h 46m 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
$18.24 one way
$36.49 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$19.90
$39.79
premium
$4.82
$21.65
$43.29
diesel
$5.61
$25.17
$50.34
Estimated Tolls: $0.64
Worcester Providence Turnpike
(7 mi)$0.49
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(2.1 mi)$0.15
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
$18
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.2
0
$11.97
$5.47
Efficient EV
28.5
0
$9.98
$4.56
EV Truck/SUV
45.6
0
$15.96
$7.30
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Gill, MA
Night
in Gill on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fall River, MA
Night
in Fall River on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Sunny
S 12 mph3% chanceLive forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
57 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.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 47m 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...
"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 114
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...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 23.6
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a 30% highway share that includes a longest stretch of 13.5 miles on the East Providence Expressway. You'll transition between faster-paced expressway sections and more local road driving along Providence Pike and Eddie Dowling Highway. This blend means you'll experience varied traffic patterns and speed changes as you make your way south. The road's personality shifts from more open highway to potentially busier local thoroughfares as you approach your destination in Fall River.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on East Providence Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 18.7 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 114 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 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.9 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): 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 Gill, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Worcester, 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 114 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on East Providence Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.64 in tolls one way, starting with Worcester Providence 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.9 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail (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 Fall River, MA before heading back.
