Origin
Fall River, MA
Late night in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Seekonk, MA
Phil Evenden
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Northeast, this 19.1-mile trip from Fall River to North Seekonk is an efficient local connection. You can expect to spend about 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stay. By sticking to local roads like South Main Street, Bedford Street, and Milliken Boulevard, you avoid the highway system entirely. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an extremely budget-friendly trek within Massachusetts. This route is best viewed as a straightforward transit rather than a scenic getaway, offering a practical way to navigate between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Newman Avenue | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Arcade Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Fall River Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Milliken Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mayfield Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and North Seekonk, MA.
Start on Purchase Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn left onto Bedford Street
Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard
Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 195
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MA 114A
Turn right onto Arcade Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto MA 152
Continue on MA 152
Turn right onto Mayfield Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the ramp toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West: Providence RI
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in North Seekonk on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate the streets of Massachusetts. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't experience any monotonous interstate cruising on this 19.1-mile path. Instead, the character of the road is defined by constant maneuvering through local corridors rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. The drive remains consistent in its intensity, requiring you to stay alert through every turn. It is a functional, no-frills experience that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Milken Boulevard Connector): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fall River, MA to North Seekonk, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Barrington Rhode Island along the way.
Barrington Rhode Island
In the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts, where the Taunton River empties into Mount Hope Bay, stands Fall River- the "Spindle City". Not to be overshadowed by nearby Boston and Providence, Fall River offers visitors unique attractions that are absent from its two larger neighbors. Fall River is famous for Battleship Cove, the largest museum of its kind in the world; a rich Portuguese-American culture, featuring authentic food; and the accused axe murderess Lizzie Borden.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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