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

The driving distance from Sturbridge, MA to Fall River, MA is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
70.99 mi
01h 14m
Flight
55.2 mi
88.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.2 mi
Kilometers
88.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.99 mi
Kilometers
114.24 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 6:45 PM EDT
Return by in Sturbridge
Wed, Apr 15, 7:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturbridge
2026-04-15T17:31
Arrive Fall River
Wed, Apr 15, 6:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sturbridge
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 Sturbridge
35.5 mi
00h 37m
To Fall River
35.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
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 Sturbridge and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charlton Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Charlton Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Charlton Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2641 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Charlton Road

    2580 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    982 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    2620 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto MA 146

    545 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · East Providence Expressway

  24. 24

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

    585 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River

    147 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hartwell Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · Hartwell Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Troy Street

    817 ft · 22 sec · Troy Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    564 ft · 20 sec · Bedford Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturbridge 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
14.8 mi · 21%
East Providence Expressway
13.5 mi · 19%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 11%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 11%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 10%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

14.8 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millville
00h 37m from Sturbridge
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sturbridge 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 Sturbridge to Fall River?

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 35.5 miles from Sturbridge and 35.5 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sturbridge and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog 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 Sturbridge and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 55.2 mi (88.83 km).

Sturbridge

#1 Sturbridge

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population9,561
Coordinates42.1084300, -72.0786900
Altitude179
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: Charlton Street (-72.078334, 42.108211)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155053, 41.701436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.48 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.45
5 gal · 18.96 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.73 $19.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.99 $21.99
Premium $4.80 $12.00 $24.00
Diesel $4.49 $11.22 $22.44

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 Sturbridge and Fall River. The current time is 17:31:11.

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.