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Trip from Rutland, 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 34m

Distance

68.6 mi

110 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Rutland, MA, MA

Rutland, MA

Vladislovas Sketerskis

Trip Overview

This 68.6-mile drive from Rutland, MA, to Fall River, MA, will take approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll be navigating a mix of roads, with about 48% on highways, and the estimated fuel cost is around $11. The journey traverses the Northeast region, staying within Massachusetts throughout. Given its manageable length and duration, this route offers flexibility for exploring your destination without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a straightforward trip that gets you where you need to go efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

34.3 miles from Rutland, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Richards Avenue — —
Church Street — —
Pleasant Street — —
Chandler Street — —
Madison Street — —
Southbridge Street — —
Quinsigamond Avenue — —
Purple Heart Highway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Richards Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rutland, MA and Fall River, MA.

1

Start on Maple Avenue

2.2 mi · 4 min · Maple Avenue
2

Continue on Richards Avenue

2.0 mi · 5 min · Richards Avenue
3

Keep slight right to continue on Church Street

397 ft · 11 sec · Church Street
4

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

4.7 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Street
5

Turn right onto Chandler Street

3.0 mi · 4 min · Chandler Street
6

Continue on Madison Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Madison Street
7

Turn right onto Southbridge Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Southbridge Street
8

Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue
9

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway
10

Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

2.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
11

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
12

Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

7.0 mi · 8 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
13

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway
14

Continue on Providence Pike

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike
15

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway
16

Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway
17

Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
18

Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
19

Merge slight left

1.2 mi · 1 min
20

Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

3.3 mi · 5 min · I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
21

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

13 mi · 16 min · East Providence Expressway
22

Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
23

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

482 ft · 13 sec · Downtown Fall River
24

Turn right onto Hartwell Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Hartwell Street
25

Continue on Troy Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Troy Street
26

Turn left onto Bedford Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Bedford Street
27

Turn left onto Purchase Street

269 ft · 20 sec · Purchase Street
28

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 1-hour and 34-minute trip, you have the advantage of flexibility. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour in the more populated areas you'll pass through. With only 68.6 miles to cover, dedicated rest stops aren't strictly necessary, but you can easily pull over if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $11, and refuel before you leave if your tank is low. A practical tip for this route is to be mindful of the transitions between highway and local roads, as these can often involve changes in speed limits and traffic patterns.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.3 miles from Rutland, MA, or about 47m into the drive.

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 15 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34.3 miles or 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 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 Rutland, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rutland, MA

This is one driving day of about 68.6 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Rutland, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Massachusetts, US

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grafton, MA

34 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

Worcester, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grafton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Rutland, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Worcester, Massachusetts

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.7

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+15087555268

Visit website

The Rhody Hen Cafe EP

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

East Providence, Rhode Island

0.6 mi

Sweet Rose Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fall River, Massachusetts

0.7 mi

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.7

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+15087555268

Visit website

The Rhody Hen Cafe EP

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53.9

East Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14014794024

Visit website

Sweet Rose Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.6

Fall River, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+15085671100

Visit website

Gold Coast Catering & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 14.7

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+17744207766

Visit website

Cafe Nuovo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive mile 49

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: 4–10 pm

+14014212525

Visit website

Cassarino's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 49

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+14017513333

Visit website

India Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 49

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14014212600

Visit website

El Basha Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 9.8

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+15087950222

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 53.9

Seekonk, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 58.8

Seekonk, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 58.8

Barrington, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 53.9

East Providence, Rhode Island

+18887584389

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 58.8

Swansea, Massachusetts

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 49

Cranston, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18888950027

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 49

Johnston, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14016219232

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 53.9

East Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Mystery Soup Escape Rooms

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 49

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14012051873

Visit website

Lippitt House Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 53.9

Providence, Rhode Island

+14014530688

Visit website

EcoTarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 14.7

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15089292700

Visit website

Southwick's Zoo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 29.4

Mendon, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15088839182

Visit website

Slater Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 53.9

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14017280500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.98 one way

$21.96 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $11.97 $23.95
premium $4.82 $13.03 $26.05
diesel $5.61 $15.15 $30.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.6 0 $7.20 $3.29
Efficient EV 17.2 0 $6.00 $2.74
EV Truck/SUV 27.4 0 $9.60 $4.39

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 15, 2026

Origin

Rutland, MA

Late night in Rutland on Sunday

Local time

2:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Late night in Fall River on Sunday

Local time

2:00 AM

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

1h 34m 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?

The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway speeds and more local road navigation. With nearly half of the journey on highways, you'll experience some faster stretches, including a continuous 13.5-mile segment on the East Providence Expressway. This means you'll transition between higher-speed driving and potentially more stop-and-go conditions as you move through areas like Providence Pike and Eddie Dowling Highway. Expect the road to feel dynamic, shifting from open cruising to more built-up environments.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Richards Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Rutland, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rutland, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,147 ft 20 ft

Total Climb

289 ft

Total Descent

1,291 ft

Highest Point

1,147 ft

~4.9 mi in

Elevation Range

1,127 ft

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 34m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rutland, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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