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Trip from Sheffield, 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
3h 19m
Distance
154.6 mi
249 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
20 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Sheffield, MA to Fall River, MA covers 154.6 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, East Providence Expressway, Providence Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
77.3 miles from Sheffield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m 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 |
| North Main Street | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Stockbridge Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 82.4 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheffield, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Depot Square
366 ft
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21 sec
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Depot Square
2
Turn left onto US 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
3
Continue on US 7
4.8 mi
·
8 min
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North Main Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 7; MA 23; MA 41
95 ft
·
1 sec
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Main Street
5
Continue on US 7; MA 23; MA 41
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 7; MA 23
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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State Road
7
Continue on US 7; MA 183
4.2 mi
·
7 min
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Stockbridge Road
8
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South Street
9
Continue on US 7
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Great Barrington Road
10
Continue on US 7
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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South Street
11
Turn right onto US 7; MA 102
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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Main Street
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on MA 102
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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Pleasant Street
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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this road
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
15
Merge onto I 90
82 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 94
Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
17
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
this road
Toward MA 146, US 20
18
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward MA 146
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward MA 146 South
20
Merge onto MA 122A; MA 146
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Worcester-Providence Turnpike
21
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
22
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
23
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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Purple Heart Highway
24
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi
·
8 min
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Providence Pike
25
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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Purple Heart Highway
26
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
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North Smithfield Expressway
27
Continue on RI 146
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on RI 146
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Old Louisquisset Pike
29
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
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.
31
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.
32
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 12-13
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
33
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 12
Toward Downtown Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Hartwell Street
35
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Troy Street
36
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Bedford Street
37
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
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Purchase Street
38
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Trip Plan
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 77.3 miles from Sheffield, MA, or about 1h 43m 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 34 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.3 miles or 1h 43m 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 43m
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 Sheffield, 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 Sheffield, MA
This is one driving day of about 154.6 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Sheffield, 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
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.3 miles from Sheffield, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Ludlow Service Plaza Eastbound
0 mi from route
Rest Area I-195 (East Bound)
0 mi from route
Charlton Service Plaza Eastbound
0 mi from route
Charlton Service Plaza Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Ludlow Service Plaza Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area I-195 (West Bound)
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Bike Trail Parking - Rest Area
1.1 mi from route
Rest Area I-295 (North Bound)
1.1 mi from route
Lee Service Plaza Eastbound
1.3 mi from route
Lee Service Plaza Westbound
1.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 101 and 154.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
101 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m 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
101.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 146 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 146 South
8
137.2 mi into trip
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~2h 55m 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
140.5 mi into trip
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~3h in
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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
154.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m 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
$24.74 one way
$49.48 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $26.98 | $53.96 |
| premium | $4.82 | $29.36 | $58.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.13 | $68.27 |
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
$25
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Big Y World Class Market
Lee, MA
Tesla
16 DCFC
Starbucks - Tesla Supercharger
Holyoke, MA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Holyoke, MA
Holyoke, MA
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
9 DCFC
Big Y Class Market - Tesla Supercharger
Great Barrington, MA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Big Y Supermarket - Tesla Supercharger
Lee, MA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Riverdale Shops - Tesla Supercharger
West Springfield, MA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Bard College Daniel Arts Center
Great Barrington, MA
RED_E
6 DCFC
Simon Lee Premium Outlets (Lee, MA)
Lee, MA
Electrify America
6 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 10
Tesla: 5
Non-Networked: 2
RED_E: 1
Electrify America: 1
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.23 | $7.42 |
| Efficient EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.53 | $6.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.64 | $9.89 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Origin
Sheffield, MA
Morning in Sheffield on Sunday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fall River, MA
Morning in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
39°F
Stafford, CT
77 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 19m 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
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 133.3
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
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 58.6
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 154.6
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
30 mi from route
~75 min detour
Free
near mile 106.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
154.6 mi in 3h 19m, mostly highway — 82.4 mi of that is on Massachusetts Turnpike.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 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?
10/10
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 101 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 154.6 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 101 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 137.2 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Sheffield, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Providence
101 mi in
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~2h 10m
Cape Cod
137.2 mi in
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~2h 55m
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via US 6
Seekonk
140.5 mi in
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~3h
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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 3h 19m. Total distance: 154.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 101 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 137.2 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Fall River, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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