Swansea, Massachusetts is located Southeastern Massachusetts, bordered by Barrington and Warren, Rhode Island, on the west and southwest; the mouth of the Taunton River on the south; Somerset on the east; and Dighton, Rehoboth, and Seekonk on the north. Swansea is about 4 miles west of Fall River; 47 miles south of Boston; 12 miles southeast of Providence, Rhode Island; and about 190 miles from New York City. Principal highways are U.S. Route 6, Interstate 195, State Route 118 to Attleboro and State Route 138 to Taunton, which is easily accessible in neighboring Somerset. No commuter rail or freight service is available in Swansea. Good commuter service between the neighboring city of Fall River and Boston and Logan Airport is provided by Bonanza Bus Company.

Some information gathered on Swansea, MA is courtesy of Commonwealth Communities at Mass.gov