Origin
Uxbridge, MA
Late night in Uxbridge on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Uxbridge, 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
53m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Uxbridge, MA
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Trip Overview
This 40.3-mile drive from Uxbridge, MA to Fall River, MA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 53 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll navigate primarily via the East Providence Expressway, Eddie Dowling Highway, and North Smithfield Expressway, with 59% of the journey on highways. Budget around $6 for fuel for this relatively short distance. The overall feel is a mixed drive, connecting two points within the Northeast region of the United States.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence Expressway | 13.5 mi | 16m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Quaker Highway North | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| US 6 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 13.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uxbridge, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on this road
135 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
187 ft
·
19 sec
3
Turn left onto MA 16; MA 122
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto MA 146A
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Quaker Highway North
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge onto MA 146
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Providence Pike
7
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
8
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
9
Continue on RI 146
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on RI 146
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
11
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
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.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 12-13
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
15
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 12
Toward Downtown Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hartwell Street
17
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Troy Street
18
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bedford Street
19
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
20
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Uxbridge, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
8
22.8 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
26.1 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
39.6 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
39.7 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
$6.45 one way
$12.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.03 | $14.07 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
3:33 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
53m 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 experience on this route, with a significant portion, 59%, on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.5 miles on the East Providence Expressway, offering a chance for consistent travel. As you transition between the East Providence Expressway, Eddie Dowling Highway, and North Smithfield Expressway, the road character will shift, blending faster highway segments with potentially more varied local road conditions. This dynamic should keep the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 40.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 22.8 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.1 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 Uxbridge, MA and Fall River, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Cape Cod
22.8 mi in
|
~29m
|
via US 6
Seekonk
26.1 mi in
|
~35m
|
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 53m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 22.8 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.1 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 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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