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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.49 mi
01h 21m
Flight
52.03 mi
83.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.03 mi
Kilometers
83.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.49 mi
Kilometers
119.88 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Southbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southbridge
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southbridge
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
Millville
MA

Town of the United States

From Southbridge
34.4 mi
00h 40m
To Fall River
40.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Southbridge Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using Fiskdale as the closest live forecast in the Worcester County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Central Street

    60 m · 11 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2205 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southbridge Rotary

    8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Sandersdale Road

    1014 ft · 20 sec · Sandersdale Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Ashland Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashland Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Southbridge Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southbridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Quinebaug Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Quinebaug Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    2464 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: Providence

    1442 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Providence Pike

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Providence Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Army Highway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Grand Army Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Hartford Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Hartford Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Hartford Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Hartford Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on US 6 East: Providence

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  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 Southbridge and Fall River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverside Drive
14.9 mi · 20%
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 18%
Grand Army Highway
9.94 mi · 13%
US 6 East
6.19 mi · 8%
Providence Pike
4.59 mi · 6%
Quinebaug Road
3.8 mi · 5%
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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millville
00h 40m from Southbridge
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Providence station

26 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

41 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southbridge and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 52.03 mi (83.74 km).

Southbridge

#1 Southbridge

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Population16,788
Coordinates42.0751000, -72.0334100
Altitude150
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: (-72.033555, 42.075183)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.95 L · about $10.23
Round trip
$20.46
5.26 gal · 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Southbridge and Fall River. The current time is 22:46:21.

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.