How far is Fall River, MA from West Tisbury, MA?

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to West Tisbury, MA is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.35 mi
02h 16m
Flight
33.27 mi
53.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.27 mi
Kilometers
53.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.35 mi
Kilometers
114.83 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Tisbury
Mon, Apr 13, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Mon, Apr 13, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-13T06:35
Arrive West Tisbury
Mon, Apr 13, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fall River
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 Fall River
35.7 mi
01h 08m
To West Tisbury
35.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Monday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph SW
Destination
West Tisbury Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Monday
Using Mashpee as the closest live forecast in the Massachusetts weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and West Tisbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Purchase Street

    14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    55 m · 31 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    101 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sullivan Drive

    926 ft · 24 sec · Sullivan Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Borden Street

    77 m · 5 sec · Borden Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Hartwell Street

    992 ft · 25 sec · Hartwell Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rodman Street

    134 m · 9 sec · Rodman Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue

    552 ft · 16 sec · Plymouth Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod

    1117 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 25 East: Cape Cod

    2420 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  17. 17

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

    635 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 46 sec · Locust Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Crane Street

    85 m · 12 sec · Crane Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Cowdry Road

    137 m · 30 sec · Cowdry Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

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

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    113 m · 32 sec

  27. 27

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

    118 m · 12 sec · Water Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Beach Street

    596 ft · 12 sec · Beach Street

  29. 29

    Continue on State Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · State Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River 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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
27 mi · 38%
MA 25 East
10.8 mi · 15%
Hero's Circle
9.62 mi · 13%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.98 mi · 11%
State Road
7.17 mi · 10%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 195 East

Keep slight right

25.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
01h 08m from Fall River
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fall River and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Tisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fall River to West Tisbury?

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 35.7 miles from Fall River and 35.7 miles from West Tisbury.

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

The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Fall River and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 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 Fall River and West Tisbury. Straight-line distance: 33.27 mi (53.55 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
West Tisbury

#2 West Tisbury

Town in Massachusetts

Population2,927
Coordinates41.3812200, -70.6744700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: West Tisbury (-70.67447, 41.38122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.53 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
5.04 gal · 19.06 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.80 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.08 $22.16
Premium $4.80 $12.09 $24.19
Diesel $4.49 $11.31 $22.62

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and West Tisbury. The current time is 06:35:24.

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.