How far is Boston, MA from West Tisbury, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to West Tisbury, MA is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.27 mi
02h 45m
Flight
70.37 mi
113.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.37 mi
Kilometers
113.25 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.27 mi
Kilometers
145.27 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Tisbury
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-23T06:51
Arrive West Tisbury
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
White Island Shores
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Boston
45.1 mi
01h 22m
To West Tisbury
45.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
West Tisbury Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Thursday
Using Kingston as the closest live forecast in the Massachusetts weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and West Tisbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and West Tisbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Tremont Street

    70 m · 16 sec · Tremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto School Street

    608 ft · 26 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    34 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Water Street

    64 m · 11 sec · Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    910 ft · 37 sec · Devonshire Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Otis Street

    148 m · 19 sec · Otis Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Kingston Street

    649 ft · 31 sec · Kingston Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    74 m · 8 sec · Essex Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    26 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Quincy

    818 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1458 ft · 22 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    142 m · 16 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    635 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 46 sec · Locust Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Crane Street

    85 m · 12 sec · Crane Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Cowdry Road

    137 m · 30 sec · Cowdry Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39 m · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

    7.9 mi · 45 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    113 m · 32 sec

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street

    118 m · 12 sec · Water Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Beach Street

    596 ft · 12 sec · Beach Street

  35. 35

    Continue on State Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · State Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and West Tisbury.

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
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 34%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 13%
Hero's Circle
9.62 mi · 11%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 9%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.98 mi · 9%
State Road
7.17 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
01h 22m from Boston
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boston and Partly Sunny near West Tisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston to West Tisbury?

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Boston and 45.2 miles from West Tisbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boston and Partly Sunny near West Tisbury.

Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Island Shores, 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 White Island Shores.

RAIL

Route 128 station

62 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

65 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and West Tisbury. Straight-line distance: 70.37 mi (113.25 km).

Boston

#1 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
West Tisbury

#2 West Tisbury

Town in Massachusetts

Population2,927
Coordinates41.3812200, -70.6744700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: West Tisbury (-70.67447, 41.38122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.06 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.82
6.38 gal · 24.12 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.41 $24.82
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.03 $28.05
Premium $4.80 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $4.49 $14.32 $28.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and West Tisbury. The current time is 06:51:02.

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.