Origin
Lenox, MA
Night in Lenox on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
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Trip from Lenox, MA to Fall River, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
141.7 mi
228 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 44m
★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lenox, MA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 141.7 miles across Massachusetts, this trip from Lenox to Fall River typically takes about 2 hours and 55 minutes. You will primarily navigate the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Providence Pike, and the East Providence Expressway to complete the journey. Since this is a highway-focused drive, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, leaving you plenty of time at your destination. You can expect to spend roughly $23 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a cross-state trek. Because both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the Berkshires toward the coast.
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
70.9 miles from Lenox, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 82.4 mi | 1h 35m |
| East Providence Expressway | 13.5 mi | 16m |
| Providence Pike | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Worcester Providence Turnpike | 7 mi | 8m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| US 6 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 82.4 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenox, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on MA 7A; MA 183
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Walker Street
2
Turn right onto US 7; US 20
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
3
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
4
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Street
5
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
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West Center Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Park Street
8
Continue on US 20
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Housatonic Street
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
11
Merge onto I 90
82 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 94
Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
this road
Toward MA 146, US 20
14
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward MA 146
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward MA 146 South
16
Merge onto MA 122A; MA 146
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
17
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
18
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
19
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
20
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
21
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
22
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
23
Continue on RI 146
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on RI 146
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
25
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit onto US 6
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 6
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
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 MA
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 12-13
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
29
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 12
Toward Downtown Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hartwell Street
31
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Troy Street
32
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bedford Street
33
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
34
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your day, aim to depart early to avoid potential congestion on the main turnpikes during peak hours. You should plan for at least one stop during the nearly three-hour drive to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route is efficient, you have the flexibility to adjust your itinerary based on your energy levels rather than strict time constraints. Keep your $23 fuel budget in mind, but consider refueling before hitting the longer stretches to avoid higher prices at busy service plazas. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation apps active, as the transition between the turnpike and the expressway can involve quick lane changes that are easy to miss.
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 70.9 miles from Lenox, MA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 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 70.9 miles or 1h 27m 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 22m
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 Lenox, 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 Lenox, MA
This is one driving day of about 141.7 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Lenox, 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 82.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.9 miles from Lenox, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.4 miles.
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 185 decision points cluster between mile 88.2 and 141.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
88.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 94
Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
6
89 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 146 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 146 South
8
124.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
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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
127.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m 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
9
141.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m 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
$22.68 one way
$45.36 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $24.73 | $49.46 |
| premium | $4.82 | $26.91 | $53.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.29 | $62.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.55
Massachusetts Turnpike
(82.4 mi)
$4.95
Worcester Providence Turnpike
(7 mi)
$0.49
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(1.6 mi)
$0.11
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
$23
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.88 | $6.80 |
| Efficient EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.40 | $5.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.84 | $9.07 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Fall River, MA
Night in Fall River on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
2h 55m 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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 122.2
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 48.9
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park
"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 141.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a fast-paced transit, as 81% of this route is comprised of highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Massachusetts Turnpike, covering 82.4 miles of your trip. While the road is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, the transition from the Turnpike to the Providence Pike offers a noticeable shift in traffic flow. Be prepared for a high-speed environment that prioritizes speed over local scenery. Staying focused is key during the sustained highway portions, as the route remains consistent until you reach the final approach into Fall River.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.4 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and East Providence Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 88.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 141.7 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 88.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 124.3 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,360 ft
19 ft
Total Climb
867 ft
Total Descent
2,002 ft
Highest Point
1,360 ft
~20.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,341 ft
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.
Between Lenox, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Providence
88.2 mi in
|
~1h 47m
Cape Cod
124.3 mi in
|
~2h 31m
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via US 6
Seekonk
127.6 mi in
|
~2h 36m
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via I 195; US 1A; US 6
About the Cities
Arriving 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 2h 55m. Total distance: 141.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.55 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.
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 88.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 124.3 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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. 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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