How far is Southbridge, MA from Fall River, MA?
The driving distance from Southbridge, MA to Fall River, MA is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southbridge and Fall River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southbridge and Fall River.
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Start on the route
35 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Central Street
60 m · 11 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2205 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southbridge Rotary
8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Sandersdale Road
1014 ft · 20 sec · Sandersdale Road
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Continue on Ashland Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashland Avenue
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Continue on Southbridge Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Southbridge Road
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Continue on Quinebaug Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Quinebaug Road
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Turn straight onto Riverside Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive
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Take the ramp straight
2464 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: Providence
1442 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Providence Pike
4.6 mi · 5 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Grand Army Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Grand Army Highway
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Continue on Hartford Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Hartford Pike
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Continue on Hartford Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · Hartford Avenue
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Continue on US 6 East: Providence
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 17 min · East Providence Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
585 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River
147 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Hartwell Street
747 ft · 15 sec · Hartwell Street
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Continue on Troy Street
817 ft · 22 sec · Troy Street
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
564 ft · 20 sec · Bedford Street
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Turn left onto Purchase Street
82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southbridge and Fall River.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Southbridge 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 Southbridge to Fall River?
The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Millville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Southbridge and 40.1 miles from Fall River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.23 one way or $20.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Southbridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.
Stop Ideas Near Millville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millville.
Providence station
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southbridge and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 52.03 mi (83.74 km).
#1 Southbridge
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 16,788 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -72.0334100 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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