How far is Fall River, MA from South Lancaster, MA?

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to South Lancaster, MA is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
70.51 mi
01h 35m
Flight
58.14 mi
93.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.14 mi
Kilometers
93.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.51 mi
Kilometers
113.48 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Lancaster
Wed, Apr 15, 7:03 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-15T17:27
Arrive South Lancaster
Wed, Apr 15, 7:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fall River
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
Bellingham
MA

Town of the United States

From Fall River
35.2 mi
00h 47m
To South Lancaster
35.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and South Lancaster.

  1. 1

    Start on Purchase Street

    14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    55 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    158 m · 22 sec · Bedford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard

    1262 ft · 38 sec · Milliken Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector

    64 m · 4 sec · Milken Boulevard Connector

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI

    118 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence RI

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

    14.6 mi · 18 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Woonsocket Industrial Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Woonsocket Industrial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mendon Road

    2146 ft · 48 sec · Mendon Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Mendon Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Paine Street

    3049 ft · 52 sec · Paine Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Wrentham Street

    116 m · 9 sec · Wrentham Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Mechanic Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Mechanic Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hartford Avenue

    2459 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 28 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow

    867 ft · 30 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 117: Bolton, Stow

    115 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Still River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Still River Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Lower Bolton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lower Bolton Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Center Bridge Road

    153 m · 16 sec · Center Bridge Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Bolton Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bolton Road

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Bolton Road

    1356 ft · 39 sec · Bolton Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Prescott Street

    645 ft · 29 sec · Prescott Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Orchard Street

    89 m · 13 sec · Orchard Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hartford Avenue
24.9 mi · 35%
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 21%
Eddie Dowling Highway
5.73 mi · 8%
South Main Street
4.62 mi · 7%
Main Street
3.27 mi · 5%
Old Louisquisset Pike
2.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hartford Avenue

Merge slight left

24.2 mi · 00h 28m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellingham
00h 47m from Fall River
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog leaving Fall River and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Lancaster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fall River to South Lancaster?

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Bellingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Fall River and 35.2 miles from South Lancaster.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog around Fall River and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Lancaster.

Stop Ideas Near Bellingham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bellingham, 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 Bellingham.

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and South Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 58.14 mi (93.56 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
South Lancaster

#2 South Lancaster

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population1,894
Coordinates42.4445400, -71.6870100
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: South Lancaster (-71.68701, 42.44454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.37
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.69 $19.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.95 $21.90
Premium $4.80 $11.95 $23.90
Diesel $4.49 $11.18 $22.35

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and South Lancaster. The current time is 17:27:35.

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.