Origin
Milford, MA
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
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Trip from Milford, 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
1h
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, MA
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Trip Overview
This 43-mile drive from Milford, MA, to Fall River, MA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour. With a modest fuel cost of $7, it’s an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes major roads like the East Providence Expressway and Eddie Dowling Highway, suggesting a mixed driving experience. Since it's a short journey within the Northeast region and entirely within Massachusetts, you won't encounter significant regional shifts. This makes it ideal for a quick excursion without needing to plan for overnight stays, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence Expressway | 13.5 mi | 16m |
| South Main Street | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Woonsocket Industrial Highway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| US 6 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Mendon Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Mendon Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 13.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Central Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Central Street
2
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Depot Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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South Main Street
4
Continue on MA 140
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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South Main Street
5
Continue on MA 140
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Road
6
Continue on MA 140
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mendon Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto MA 126; MA 140
233 ft
·
4 sec
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North Main Street
8
Turn slight right onto MA 126
231 ft
·
8 sec
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MA 126
9
Continue on South Main Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on Wrentham Street
379 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wrentham Street
11
Continue on Paine Street
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Paine Street
12
Continue on Mendon Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Mendon Road
13
Turn left onto RI 122
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Mendon Road
14
Turn right onto RI 99
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Woonsocket Industrial Highway
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto RI 146
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on RI 146
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
17
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
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.
19
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.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 12-13
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
21
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 12
Toward Downtown Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hartwell Street
23
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Troy Street
24
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bedford Street
25
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
26
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Milford, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 42.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
25.6 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
28.9 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
42.4 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
42.5 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
$6.88 one way
$13.76 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.50 | $15.01 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.16 | $16.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Fall River, MA
Late night in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
1h 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this 43-mile route, with approximately 42% on highways. You'll navigate stretches of the East Providence Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted segment at 13.5 miles, offering a more direct pace. The journey will also incorporate local roads like South Main Street and Eddie Dowling Highway, introducing more varied traffic patterns and potentially lower speed limits. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel on faster roadways and a more grounded feel as you pass through populated areas.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 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?
9/10
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 0.9 miles in near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Milford, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Cape Cod
25.6 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 6
Seekonk
28.9 mi in
|
~42m
|
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 1h. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). 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.
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.
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 0.9 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 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 Minute Man National Historical Park (5 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.
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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