How far is Fall River, MA from Southbridge, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Southbridge, MA is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Southbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Southbridge.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on OldLouisquisset Pike
829 ft · 10 sec · OldLouisquisset Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Branch Avenue
681 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Branch Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Douglas Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Douglas Avenue
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Turn left onto Mineral Spring Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mineral Spring Avenue
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Turn right onto Centerdale Bypass
1121 ft · 21 sec · Centerdale Bypass
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Turn right onto Putnam Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Putnam Pike
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Continue on Putnam Pike
9.5 mi · 15 min · Putnam Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Putnam Pike
44 m · 3 sec · Putnam Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Putnam Pike
6.8 mi · 10 min · Putnam Pike
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Continue on Providence Pike
4.6 mi · 7 min · Providence Pike
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Take the ramp slight right
835 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 12: Grosvenordale
2912 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2714 ft · 54 sec · Riverside Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Quinebaug Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Quinebaug Road
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Continue on Southbridge Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Southbridge Road
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Continue on Ashland Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashland Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Sandersdale Road
1014 ft · 20 sec · Sandersdale Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southbridge Rotary
57 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
2198 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
60 m · 6 sec · Central Street
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and Southbridge.
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.
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 00h 18m
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 Southbridge?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Blackstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Fall River and 30.3 miles from Southbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Blackstone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Providence station
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Southbridge. Straight-line distance: 52.03 mi (83.74 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 Southbridge
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 16,788 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -72.0334100 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southbridge (-72.03341, 42.0751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
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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