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Trip from Fall River, MA to North Seekonk, MA

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

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

Downtown North Seekonk, MA, MA

North Seekonk, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge — 11.1 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, MA and North Seekonk, MA.

1

Start on Purchase Street

46 ft · 5 sec · Purchase Street
2

Turn right onto South Main Street

179 ft · 6 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn left onto Bedford Street

519 ft · 21 sec · Bedford Street
4

Turn left onto Milliken Boulevard

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Milliken Boulevard
5

Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector

211 ft · 4 sec · Milken Boulevard Connector
Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
6

Take the ramp

388 ft · 11 sec
Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence RI
8

Merge onto I 195

11 mi · 13 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 1 Toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Island Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

361 ft · 8 sec
Toward MA 114A North: Seekonk
11

Turn straight onto MA 114A

1.0 mi · 2 min · Fall River Avenue
12

Turn right onto Arcade Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · Arcade Avenue
13

At end of road, turn right onto MA 152

3.5 mi · 6 min · Newman Avenue
14

Continue on MA 152

515 ft · 13 sec · Central Avenue
15

Turn right onto Mayfield Street

390 ft · 17 sec · Mayfield Street
16

Arrive at destination

Mayfield Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

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.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

7
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Milken Boulevard Connector

Turn right onto Milken Boulevard Connector toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West: Providence RI

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 195 West: Providence RI
8
11.9 mi into trip | ~15m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1 Toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Islan...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.06 one way

$6.11 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fall River, MA

Late night in Fall River on Sunday

Local time

3:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

North Seekonk, MA

Late night in North Seekonk on Sunday

Local time

3:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

29m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

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.

Driving Effort 6/10

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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

11.9 mi in | ~15m

About the Cities

Starting in Fall River, MA

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at North Seekonk, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Seekonk, MA before heading back.

How this page is built

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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