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

The driving distance from Lee, MA to Fall River, MA is about 137.3 miles (221 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
137.34 mi
02h 13m
Flight
115.25 mi
185.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.25 mi
Kilometers
185.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.34 mi
Kilometers
221.02 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 AM EDT
Return by in Lee
Sat, Apr 18, 2:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee
2026-04-18T09:42
Arrive Fall River
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sturbridge
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Lee
68.6 mi
01h 06m
To Fall River
68.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Saturday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

    2620 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto MA 146

    545 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · East Providence Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street

    585 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

    147 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hartwell Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · Hartwell Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Troy Street

    817 ft · 22 sec · Troy Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    564 ft · 20 sec · Bedford Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee 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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
82.4 mi · 60%
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 10%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 6%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 5%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 5%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

82.4 mi · 01h 35m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
115.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
01h 06m from Lee
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lee and Partly Sunny near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (221 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Lee and 68.7 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.83 one way or $37.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lee and Partly Sunny near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

50 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 115.25 mi (185.48 km).

Lee

#1 Lee

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,629
Coordinates42.3042500, -73.2481600
Altitude269
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: Park Street (-73.248105, 42.304246)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.34 L · about $18.83
Round trip
$37.66
9.68 gal · 36.68 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.83 $37.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.28 $42.56
Premium $4.80 $23.23 $46.45
Diesel $4.49 $21.72 $43.44

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee and Fall River. The current time is 09:42:25.

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.