Origin
North Seekonk, MA
Late night in North Seekonk on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Seekonk, MA to Fall River, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Seekonk, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from North Seekonk to Fall River, you are looking at a short, 19.9-mile transit across Massachusetts. Expect this drive to take approximately 30 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate entirely via local roads rather than major interstates, keeping your fuel costs low at around $3 for the journey. Because this is a turn-heavy route, it is best suited for drivers who prefer local scenery over the monotony of highway travel. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of pace, this direct connection through the Northeast is straightforward and requires minimal logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| Newman Avenue | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Arcade Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Fall River Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Troy Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hartwell Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 11.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Seekonk, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Mayfield Street
390 ft
·
20 sec
·
Mayfield Street
2
Turn left onto MA 152
515 ft
·
14 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Continue on MA 152
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Newman Avenue
4
Turn left onto Arcade Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Arcade Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto MA 114A
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fall River Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 195 East: Fall River, Cape Cod
7
Merge onto I 195
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 12-13
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
9
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 12
Toward Downtown Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hartwell Street
11
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Troy Street
12
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bedford Street
13
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
14
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 152 / Central Avenue
Turn left onto MA 152 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 195
Merge onto I 195
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12-13
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell S...
9
19.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown Fall River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Downtown Fall River
5
19.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Bedford Street
Turn left onto Bedford Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.37 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 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 | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
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.
Destination
Fall River, MA
Late night in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
30m 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?
Prepare for a hands-on driving experience, as this route consists entirely of local roads with a 0% highway share. You will rely on Central Avenue, Newman Avenue, and Arcade Avenue to navigate the 19.9-mile distance between these two Massachusetts towns. The character of the road is decidedly turn-heavy, requiring your full attention as you transition between these smaller thoroughfares. Since there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive maintains a consistent, moderate pace throughout the entire 30-minute duration. You should expect a steady, localized rhythm that contrasts sharply with the high-speed, long-distance interstate driving often found elsewhere in the region.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on I 195.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MA 152 / Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 19.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (MA 152 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (I 195): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 North Seekonk, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Cape Cod along the way.
Cape Cod
7 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 30m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on I 195. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.1 miles (MA 152 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (I 195): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fall River, 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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