Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It is the seat of Bristol County and the hub of the Greater Taunton Area.... The city is located 40 miles south of Boston, 18 miles east of Providence, 10 miles north of Fall River and 25 miles west of Plymouth. The City of Taunton is situated on the Taunton River which winds its way through the city on its way south to Mount Hope Bay. As of...