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Trip from South Lancaster, MA to Fall River, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

76.2 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown South Lancaster, MA, MA

South Lancaster, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from South Lancaster, MA to Fall River, MA covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Prescott Street, Sawyer Street, Narrow Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.20 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

38.1 miles from South Lancaster, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 76.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Prescott 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 South Lancaster, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 35m 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 South Lancaster, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Prescott Street
Sawyer Street
Narrow Lane
South Main Street
Bolton Road
Center Bridge Road
Lower Bolton Road
Still River Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Prescott Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Lancaster, MA and Fall River, MA.

1

Start on Orchard Street

292 ft · 17 sec · Orchard Street
2

Turn left onto Prescott Street

220 ft · 11 sec · Prescott Street
3

Turn right onto Sawyer Street

341 ft · 20 sec · Sawyer Street
4

Turn left onto Narrow Lane

404 ft · 23 sec · Narrow Lane
5

Turn left onto South Main Street

292 ft · 8 sec · South Main Street
6

Turn right onto Bolton Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Bolton Road
7

At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Bridge Road

502 ft · 15 sec · Center Bridge Road
8

Turn left onto Lower Bolton Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lower Bolton Road
9

Turn straight onto Still River Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Still River Road
10

Turn right onto Main Street

3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
11

Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 495 South: Marlborough
12

Merge slight left

50 mi · 57 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

0.9 mi · 1 min · MA 24 South: Fall River
14

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

15 mi · 16 min · Amvets Highway
15

Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Fall River Expressway
16

Turn left

0.1 mi · 11 sec
17

Turn right onto Durfee Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Durfee Street
18

Turn left onto Bank Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Bank Street
19

Turn right onto Purchase Street

361 ft · 16 sec · Purchase Street
20

Continue on Purchase Street

269 ft · 20 sec · Purchase Street
21

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 38.1 miles from South Lancaster, MA, or about 47m 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 17 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.1 miles or 47m 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 21m

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 South Lancaster, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from South Lancaster, MA

This is one driving day of about 76.2 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from South Lancaster, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.1 mi from South Lancaster, MA · 47m into the drive

town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wrentham, MA

38 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.

Popular next leg

Wrentham, MA to Fall River, MA

39.6 mi · 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Westborough, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wrentham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from South Lancaster, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.20 one way

$24.39 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $13.30 $26.60
premium $4.82 $14.47 $28.94
diesel $5.61 $16.82 $33.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.9 0 $8.00 $3.66
Efficient EV 19.1 0 $6.67 $3.05
EV Truck/SUV 30.5 0 $10.67 $4.88

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

South Lancaster, MA

Evening in South Lancaster on Wednesday

Local time

5:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Evening in Fall River on Wednesday

Local time

5:10 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

1h 35m 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 South Lancaster, MA to Fall River, MA covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Prescott Street, Sawyer Street, Narrow Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 miles from South Lancaster, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.20 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 South Lancaster, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 1h 35m 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 South Lancaster, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Lancaster, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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