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

The driving distance from Leicester, MA to Fall River, MA is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
61.38 mi
01h 11m
Flight
53.98 mi
86.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.98 mi
Kilometers
86.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.38 mi
Kilometers
98.78 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 6:58 PM EDT
Return by in Leicester
Wed, Apr 15, 8:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leicester
2026-04-15T17:46
Arrive Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 6:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leicester
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
Blackstone
MA

Town in Virginia

From Leicester
30.6 mi
00h 35m
To Fall River
30.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Purple Heart Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · East Providence Expressway

  17. 17

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

    585 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

    147 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hartwell Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · Hartwell Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Troy Street

    817 ft · 22 sec · Troy Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    564 ft · 20 sec · Bedford Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leicester 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 22%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 13%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 12%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 11%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 9%
Main Street
4.28 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

13.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackstone
00h 35m from Leicester
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leicester and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 30.6 miles from Leicester and 30.7 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blackstone

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

24 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leicester and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 53.98 mi (86.87 km).

Leicester

#1 Leicester

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population11,272
Coordinates42.2459300, -71.9086800
Altitude298
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: (-71.908711, 42.245928)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.80 $10.41 $20.83
Diesel $4.49 $9.74 $19.48

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 Leicester and Fall River. The current time is 17:46:35.

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.