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

The driving distance from Lancaster, MA to Fall River, MA is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.63 mi
01h 18m
Flight
58.49 mi
94.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.49 mi
Kilometers
94.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.63 mi
Kilometers
121.72 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lancaster
2026-04-22T23:29
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lancaster
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
Wrentham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Lancaster
37.9 mi
00h 39m
To Fall River
37.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thayer Memorial Drive

    19 m · 12 sec · Thayer Memorial Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    782 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Center Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Center Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lower Bolton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lower Bolton Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Still River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Still River Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    50.2 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    530 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Durfee Street

    1 km · 1 min · Durfee Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    694 ft · 35 sec · Bank Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Purchase Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Purchase Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
50.5 mi · 67%
Amvets Highway
14.6 mi · 19%
Western Fall River Expressway
3.37 mi · 4%
Main Street
3.22 mi · 4%
MA 24 South
0.86 mi · 1%
Still River Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

50.2 mi · 00h 58m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 39m from Lancaster
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Lancaster and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Lancaster and 37.8 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.39 one way or $20.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Lancaster and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Wrentham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 58.49 mi (94.13 km).

Lancaster

#1 Lancaster

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,857
Coordinates42.4556500, -71.6731200
Altitude94
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: Thayer Memorial Drive (-71.673415, 42.455521)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.1 L · about $10.39
Round trip
$20.77
5.34 gal · 20.2 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.39 $20.77
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.80 $12.81 $25.63
Diesel $4.49 $11.98 $23.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lancaster and Fall River. The current time is 23:29:52.

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.