How far is Smith Mills, MA from Fall River, MA?
The driving distance from Smith Mills, MA to Fall River, MA is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smith Mills and Fall River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smith Mills and Fall River.
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Start on the route
125 m · 35 sec
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Turn left
90 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto State Road
900 ft · 21 sec · State Road
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Turn left onto Faunce Corner Mall Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Faunce Corner Mall Road
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Continue on Faunce Corner Road
91 m · 9 sec · Faunce Corner Road
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Continue on Faunce Corner Road
1060 ft · 32 sec · Faunce Corner Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 West: Fall River, Providence Rhode Island
2014 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street
608 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
25 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Seventh Street
548 ft · 17 sec · Seventh Street
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
1137 ft · 40 sec · Bedford Street
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Turn left onto Purchase Street
82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smith Mills and Fall River.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 195 West
Merge slight left
7.91 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Smith Mills and Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smith Mills to Fall River?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Smith Mills and 5.7 miles from Fall River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Smith Mills and Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.
Stop Ideas Near North Westport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Westport.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smith Mills and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 9.49 mi (15.28 km).
#1 Smith Mills
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
| Population | 4,760 |
| Coordinates | 41.6389900, -70.9911500 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Purchase Street (-71.155051, 41.701426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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