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

The driving distance from Southampton, MA to Fall River, MA is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
112.92 mi
01h 56m
Flight
88.75 mi
142.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.75 mi
Kilometers
142.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.92 mi
Kilometers
181.73 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in Southampton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southampton
2026-04-18T06:26
Arrive Fall River
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southampton
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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Southampton
56.4 mi
00h 58m
To Fall River
56.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
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 Southampton and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    27 m · 8 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · College Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Southampton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Southampton Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    869 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    52.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    2620 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto MA 146

    545 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · East Providence Expressway

  23. 23

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

    585 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

    147 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hartwell Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · Hartwell Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Troy Street

    817 ft · 22 sec · Troy Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    564 ft · 20 sec · Bedford Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southampton 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
52.7 mi · 47%
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 12%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 7%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 7%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 6%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

52.7 mi · 01h 01m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 58m from Southampton
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Southampton 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 Southampton to Fall River?

The road trip is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Southampton and 56.5 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.48 one way or $30.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southampton and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 88.75 mi (142.83 km).

Southampton

#1 Southampton

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

Population6,162
Coordinates42.2292600, -72.7300900
Altitude71
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: Maple Street (-72.730115, 42.229169)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.08 L · about $15.48
Round trip
$30.96
7.96 gal · 30.16 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.48 $30.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.50 $35.00
Premium $4.80 $19.10 $38.20
Diesel $4.49 $17.86 $35.72

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 Southampton and Fall River. The current time is 06:26:22.

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.