How far is Fall River, MA from Hampden, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Hampden, MA is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Hampden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Hampden.
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Start on Purchase Street
14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
55 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
158 m · 22 sec · Bedford Street
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Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard
1262 ft · 38 sec · Milliken Boulevard
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Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector
64 m · 4 sec · Milken Boulevard Connector
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Take the ramp straight toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
118 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence RI
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 18 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Iway
1.4 km · 1 min · Iway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
709 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Road
7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
2521 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto I 90
1796 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
3095 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer
1557 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charlton Road
133 m · 8 sec · Charlton Road
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Take the exit slight right
120 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Charlton Road
1668 ft · 41 sec · Charlton Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Brimfield Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Brimfield Road
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Continue on Sturbridge Road
4 mi · 5 min · Sturbridge Road
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Continue on Sturbridge Road
112 m · 7 sec · Sturbridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1682 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Palmer Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Palmer Road
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Main Palmer Road
1069 ft · 22 sec · Main Palmer Road
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Continue on Monson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monson Road
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Continue on Brimfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Brimfield Road
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Continue on Bethany Road
695 ft · 24 sec · Bethany Road
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1260 ft · 44 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Main Street
2551 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Monument Drive
45 m · 7 sec · Monument Drive
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Turn right onto High Street
22 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Ely Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ely Road
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Turn straight onto Lower Hampden Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Lower Hampden Road
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Continue on South Monson Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Monson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Scantic Road
2713 ft · 1 min · Scantic Road
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Continue on Main Street
2455 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chapin Road
3 m · 1 sec · Chapin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and Hampden.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
14.7 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Hampden?
The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Whitinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Fall River and 45.6 miles from Hampden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.53 one way or $25.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Whitinsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitinsville.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Hampden. Straight-line distance: 69.41 mi (111.7 km).
#1 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampden
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 5,154 |
| Coordinates | 42.0639800, -72.4134200 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampden (-72.41342, 42.06398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $12.53 | $25.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $15.45 | $30.91 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $14.45 | $28.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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