Swansea
in Bristol County of Massachusetts, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.748 and -71.190 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 44' 53" and W -71° 11' 23"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:19 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:42 am and 4:19 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.350 and 115.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Flinders Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Swansea

Swansea in Bristol County (Massachusetts) with it's 16,525 habitants is a city located in United States about 366 mi (or 588 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Swansea is now 09:19 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Swansea, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Theodore Francis Green State Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 4 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Taunton, Providence, Cranston, North Providence and Johnston. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 25%
Air Humidity 91%
Air Pressure 999 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

11°C (51 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Holiday Inn Express & Suites SWANSEA

Address
2,4 mi
1400 G.A.R. Highway Route 6
02777 SWANSEA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Fall River-Westport

Address
6,2 mi
53 Old Bedford Road
02790 Westport
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


William's Grant Inn B&B

Address
7,0 mi
154 High Street
02809 Bristol
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn Somerset

Address
1,4 mi
Wilbur Ave 1878
02725 Somerset
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn & Suites Fall River

Address
3,8 mi
360 Airport Road
02720 Fall River
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 MOTEL - SOMERSET-FALL

Address
2,3 mi
537 RIVERSIDE AVENUE RTE 103 AT JCT RTE 6 RTE 138
02725 Somerset
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Swansea Ambulance and Two Car Crash

Published: July 05, 2012
Length: 05:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WPRI

There were no patients in the ambulance where eye witnessses say it appears a car crashed into a private ambulance crashing into another car at a McDonalds on RT. 6 in Swansea.


Ride at the Swansea Dam

Published: November 28, 2010
Length: 12:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tgold4321

Using a New Kodak Playsport video cam I was able to capture some short clips of the trails located in Swansea, MA The day started out at 28 degrees and warmed to about 34. This has been a regular ...


Swansea former equestrian instructor sentenced

Published: June 30, 2010
Length: 37:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WPRI

A former equestrian instructor convicted of child pornography has been sentenced to 22 years in prison.


Swansea police cruiser crash

Published: February 17, 2010
Length: 15:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: WPRI

Swansea police cruiser crash.


Swansea police officers sworn in

Published: August 15, 2012
Length: 43:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lisa Strattan

Two new Swansea police sergeants and two new patrol officers were officially sworn in Tuesday night by Swansea Town Clerk Susan Taveira at the Board of Selectmen's meeting.


Brush fire breaks out in Swansea near New Meadow Road

Published: April 27, 2012
Length: 26:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WPRI

Brush fire breaks out in Swansea near New Meadow Road.


Standoff in Swansea

Published: November 25, 2009
Length: 44:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WPRI

Standoff in Swansea.


Swansea station robbery

Published: December 16, 2011
Length: 46:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WPRI

A Sunoco gas station in Swansea was held up Thursday night.


Child still in serious condition after Swansea crash

Published: February 18, 2010
Length: 07:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WPRI

2-year-old Tyler Provencher, one of the five people injured in yesterday's crash in Swansea, remains in serious condition.


Swansea crash

Published: July 04, 2012
Length: 22:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WPRI

Car hits motorcycle in Swansea sending at least 2 to hospital.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ocean Grove, Massachusetts

Ocean Grove is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Swansea in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States on the north shore of Mount Hope Bay near the Cole River. The population was 2,811 at the 2010 census.

Located at 41.7289, -71.2094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Census-designated places in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Swansea, Massachusetts

Somerset, Massachusetts

Somerset is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 18,165 at the 2010 census. It is the birthplace and hometown of Clifford Milburn Holland (1883–1924), the chief engineer and namesake of the Holland Tunnel in New York City.

Located at 41.7483, -71.1531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Towns in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Populated coastal places in Massachusetts, Somerset, Massachusetts

WSAR

WSAR is an AM radio station in Somerset, Massachusetts broadcasting on 1480 kHz. In September, 2011 WSAR was granted an FCC construction permit to increase day power to 25,000 watts by adding a third tower that is about one half the height of the current two towers.

Located at 41.7239, -71.1892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Fall River, Massachusetts, Media in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Radio stations in Massachusetts, Radio stations established in 1923, News and talk radio stations in the United States

Brightman Street Bridge

The Brightman Street Bridge is a 922-foot long, four-lane wide drawbridge spanning the Taunton River between the town of Somerset and the city of Fall River, Massachusetts. It was authorized in 1903 by the state legislature, and building took place between 1906 and 1908, when it opened full time on October 10, 1908. It was closed to vehicular traffic on October 11, 2011.

Located at 41.724, -71.1557 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Taunton River, Buildings and structures in Fall River, Massachusetts, Bridges completed in 1908, Bascule bridges, Bridges in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Road bridges in Massachusetts

Swansea Mall

Swansea Mall is a regional shopping mall located in Swansea, Massachusetts. It is a large, single-level, fully enclosed facility with over 80 stores, serving the Southeastern Massachusetts area. It is currently owned by Carlyle Swansea Partners and managed by Jones Lang Lasalle. Located off Exit 3 of I-195, the mall is situated at the intersection of U.S. Route 6 and Massachusetts Route 118.

Located at 41.7553, -71.2183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping malls in Massachusetts, Buildings and structures in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Visitor attractions in Bristol County, Massachusetts

Slade's Ferry Bridge

The Slade's Ferry Bridge was a steel swing double layered truss bridge that spanned the Taunton River between Somerset, Massachusetts and Fall River, Massachusetts. It carried rail traffic on top and included a swing span to allow river traffic through. It was built in 1875 and removed in 1970. The alignment of the bridge carried it from Remington Street in Fall River to the junction of Riverside Avenue, Brayton Avenue and Wilbur Avenue in Somerset.

Located at 41.7208, -71.1586 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Taunton River, Railroad bridges in Massachusetts, Road bridges in Massachusetts, Road-rail bridges in the United States, Buildings and structures in Fall River, Massachusetts, Bridges completed in 1875, Demolished bridges in the United States, Bridges in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Somerset, Massachusetts

Somerset Middle School

Somerset Middle School is the junior high school located in Somerset, Massachusetts, United States. The school includes grades six through eight. Its athletic teams compete as the Blue Raiders.

Located at 41.7383, -71.1636 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Public middle schools in Massachusetts, Somerset, Massachusetts

Somerset Berkley Regional High School

Somerset Berkley Regional High School is the public high school for the towns of Somerset and Berkley, Massachusetts, beginning in September 2011.

Located at 41.7425, -71.1486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Articles created via the Article Wizard, Educational institutions established in 2011, Schools in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Public high schools in Massachusetts

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Swansey Village, Swansey, Swanzea, Swansea, سوانسی، ماساچوست