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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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 right
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Woonsocket Industrial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Woonsocket Industrial Highway
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Turn left onto Mendon Road
2146 ft · 48 sec · Mendon Road
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Turn slight right
56 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Mendon Road
2 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road
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Continue on Paine Street
3049 ft · 52 sec · Paine Street
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Continue on Wrentham Street
116 m · 9 sec · Wrentham Street
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Continue on South Main Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Mechanic Street
49 m · 3 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Hartford Avenue
2459 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
867 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 117: Bolton, Stow
115 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Still River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Still River Road
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Continue on Lower Bolton Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lower Bolton Road
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Turn right onto Center Bridge Road
153 m · 16 sec · Center Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Bolton Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Bolton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Bolton Road
1356 ft · 39 sec · Bolton Road
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Continue on Prescott Street
645 ft · 29 sec · Prescott Street
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Turn right onto Orchard Street
89 m · 13 sec · Orchard Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellingham.
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Union Station
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).
#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 South Lancaster
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 1,894 |
| Coordinates | 42.4445400, -71.6870100 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Lancaster (-71.68701, 42.44454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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