Origin
Lee, MA
Afternoon in Lee on Monday
Local time
1:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lee, MA to Fall River, MA
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
137.3 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
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6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lee, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lee, MA to Fall River, MA covers 137.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Street, Housatonic Street, Massachusetts Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.7 miles from Lee, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 137.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lee, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lee, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Housatonic Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 146 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 146 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Worcester-Providence Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Park Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Park Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Park Street
2
Continue on Park Street
82 ft
·
7 sec
·
Park Street
3
Continue on Park Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Park Street
4
Continue on Housatonic Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Housatonic Street
5
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
6
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
82 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
9
Continue on MA 146, US 20
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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MA 146, US 20
10
Turn right onto MA 146
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
MA 146
11
Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 146 South
12
Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
13
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
14
Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
15
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
16
Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
17
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
18
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
19
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
20
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
21
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
23
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Providence Expressway
24
Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
25
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Fall River
482 ft
·
13 sec
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Downtown Fall River
26
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hartwell Street
27
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Troy Street
28
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bedford Street
29
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
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Purchase Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 68.7 miles from Lee, MA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.7 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lee, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lee, MA
This is one driving day of about 137.3 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lee, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.7 mi from Lee, MA · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.7 miles from Lee, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fall River, MA
The final approach into Fall River, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fall River, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.85 one way
$43.71 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.94 | $51.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.50 | $61.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.79 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fall River, MA
Afternoon in Fall River on Monday
Local time
1:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
2h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lee, MA to Fall River, MA covers 137.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Street, Housatonic Street, Massachusetts Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.7 miles from Lee, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lee, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lee, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lee, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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