Origin
Seekonk, MA
Evening in Seekonk on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from 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
18m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seekonk, MA
Wolfgang Weiser
Trip Overview
Seekonk, MA to Fall River, MA is 13.6 miles and takes about 18 minutes via I-195, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on the interstate, making it ideal for a quick transit or a brief excursion between these two cities. You'll find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| Fall River Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Troy Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hartwell Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Purchase Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 11.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seekonk, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on this road
147 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto MA 114A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall River Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 195 East: Fall River, Cape Cod
4
Merge onto I 195
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 12-13
Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Hartwell Street
6
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 12
Toward Downtown Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hartwell Street
8
Continue on Troy Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Troy Street
9
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bedford Street
10
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
Purchase Street
11
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 195 East: Fall River, Cape Cod
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 195 East: Fall River, Cape Cod
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 195
Merge onto I 195
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
13 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
13.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Bedford Street
Turn left onto Bedford Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.18 one way
$4.35 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Fall River on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
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
18m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 11.8 miles on I-195, so expect a consistent interstate experience for most of your travel. You'll primarily be on I-195, with brief segments on Fall River Avenue and Troy Street as you approach your destination. The character of this route is direct and efficient, designed for covering ground quickly rather than for leisurely sightseeing.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 195 and Fall River Avenue. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
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 13.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 195): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 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 Seekonk, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Cape Cod along the way.
Cape Cod
0.7 mi in
|
~1m
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 18m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). 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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 195): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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