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

The driving distance from Lunenburg, MA to Fall River, MA is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
85.58 mi
01h 32m
Flight
68.25 mi
109.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.25 mi
Kilometers
109.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.58 mi
Kilometers
137.72 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM EDT
Return by in Lunenburg
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lunenburg
2026-04-23T07:09
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lunenburg
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
East Douglas
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Lunenburg
41.6 mi
00h 46m
To Fall River
43.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Leominster Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Leominster Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Day Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Day Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Haws Street

    711 ft · 14 sec · Haws Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Connector Road

    80 m · 11 sec · Connector Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    126 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

    2192 ft · 34 sec · Concord Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 190 South: Worcester

    19.4 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn

    1933 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146 South: Millbury, Providence Rhode Island

    2708 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · East Providence Expressway

  26. 26

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

    585 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

    147 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Hartwell Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · Hartwell Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Troy Street

    817 ft · 22 sec · Troy Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    564 ft · 20 sec · Bedford Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lunenburg 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 190 South
19.4 mi · 23%
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 16%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 9%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 9%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 8%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 190 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 190 South: Worcester

19.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Douglas
00h 46m from Lunenburg
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg to Fall River?

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 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?

East Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Lunenburg and 43.9 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.75 one way or $23.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Douglas

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

33 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

37 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lunenburg and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 68.25 mi (109.84 km).

Lunenburg

#1 Lunenburg

Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,810
Coordinates42.5945300, -71.7245200
Altitude174
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: (-71.724441, 42.594484)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $11.75
Round trip
$23.50
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.75 $23.50
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.28 $26.56
Premium $4.80 $14.49 $28.99
Diesel $4.49 $13.55 $27.11

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 Lunenburg and Fall River. The current time is 07:09:50.

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.