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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.41 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.49 mi
15.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.49 mi
Kilometers
15.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.41 mi
Kilometers
18.36 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Sun, Apr 19, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in Smith Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smith Mills
2026-04-19T05:40
Arrive Fall River
Sun, Apr 19, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Smith Mills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
North Westport
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Smith Mills
5.7 mi
00h 09m
To Fall River
5.7 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Smith Mills Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    125 m · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    90 m · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Road

    900 ft · 21 sec · State Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Faunce Corner Mall Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Faunce Corner Mall Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Faunce Corner Road

    91 m · 9 sec · Faunce Corner Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Faunce Corner Road

    1060 ft · 32 sec · Faunce Corner Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 West: Fall River, Providence Rhode Island

    2014 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street

    955 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street

    608 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Seventh Street

    548 ft · 17 sec · Seventh Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    1137 ft · 40 sec · Bedford Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
149.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
9.29 mi · 81%
Faunce Corner Mall Road
0.87 mi · 8%
Faunce Corner Road
0.26 mi · 2%
Bedford Street
0.22 mi · 2%
MA 81 South
0.18 mi · 2%
State Road
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
9.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Westport
00h 09m from Smith Mills
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Westport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Westport.

RAIL

Providence station

33 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

44 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

61 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

69 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

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).

Smith Mills

#1 Smith Mills

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

Population4,760
Coordinates41.6389900, -70.9911500
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Fall River

#2 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.991179, 41.638997)
End: Purchase Street (-71.155051, 41.701426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.52 L · about $1.56
Round trip
$3.11
0.8 gal · 3.04 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Smith Mills and Fall River. The current time is 05:40:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.