How far is Chicopee, MA from Fall River, MA?

The driving distance from Chicopee, MA to Fall River, MA is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.61 mi
01h 46m
Flight
80.82 mi
130.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.82 mi
Kilometers
130.07 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.61 mi
Kilometers
168.35 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Sat, Apr 18, 1:10 PM EDT
Return by in Chicopee
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicopee
2026-04-18T11:23
Arrive Fall River
Sat, Apr 18, 1:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chicopee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Chicopee
50.5 mi
00h 53m
To Fall River
54.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Saturday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chicopee and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicopee and Fall River.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Springfield Street

    749 ft · 27 sec · Springfield Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Granby Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Granby Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    37 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    153 m · 19 sec · Montgomery Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1797 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    538 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2214 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    44.3 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

    2620 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto MA 146

    545 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · East Providence Expressway

  26. 26

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

    585 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

    147 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Hartwell Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · Hartwell Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Troy Street

    817 ft · 22 sec · Troy Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    564 ft · 20 sec · Bedford Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicopee and Fall River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
44.3 mi · 42%
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 13%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 7%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 7%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 7%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

44.3 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 53m from Chicopee
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Chicopee and Partly Sunny near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chicopee to Fall River?

The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Chicopee and 54.1 miles from Fall River.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Chicopee and Partly Sunny near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbury.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicopee and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 80.82 mi (130.07 km).

Chicopee

#1 Chicopee

The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Population54,825
Coordinates42.1487000, -72.6078700
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Fall River

#2 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.607889, 42.148709)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.97 L · about $14.35
Round trip
$28.71
7.38 gal · 27.94 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.35 $28.71
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.22 $32.45
Premium $4.80 $17.71 $35.42
Diesel $4.49 $16.56 $33.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chicopee and Fall River. The current time is 11:23:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.