Origin
Sutton, MA
Late night in Sutton on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sutton, 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 2m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sutton, MA
Ron Lach
Trip Overview
Sutton, MA to Fall River, MA is 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m via East Providence Expressway, Providence Pike, and Eddie Dowling Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, starting and ending in Massachusetts. The drive features a mix of road types, so expect varied driving conditions as you travel. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a single day trip without feeling rushed.
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 |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Worcester Providence Turnpike | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| US 6 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Boston Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 13.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutton, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Boston Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Road
2
Take the ramp
228 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto MA 146
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
4
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
5
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
6
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
7
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
8
Continue on RI 146
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on RI 146
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
10
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 12-13
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
14
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 12
Toward Downtown Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hartwell Street
16
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Troy Street
17
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bedford Street
18
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
19
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Sutton, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 31.4 and 49.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
31.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.6 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
35.9 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
$8.02 one way
$16.04 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.39
Worcester Providence Turnpike
(5.5 mi)
$0.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 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 | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
1:57 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 2m 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?
This is a mixed drive, with 58% of the route on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, including a continuous 13.5-mile segment on the East Providence Expressway. As you transition to Providence Pike and Eddie Dowling Highway, the character of the drive will likely shift to more local roads. This means you can expect a blend of highway efficiency and more community-focused, potentially slower-paced sections as you approach your destination.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 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?
8/10
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 31.4 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 31.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.9 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 Sutton, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Cape Cod
32.6 mi in
|
~38m
|
via US 6
Seekonk
35.9 mi in
|
~44m
|
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 2m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). 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 $0.39 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.
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 31.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.9 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. 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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