How far is Fall River, MA from White Island Shores, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to White Island Shores, MA is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and White Island Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and White Island Shores.
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Start on Purchase Street
14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
55 m · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
101 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Sullivan Drive
926 ft · 24 sec · Sullivan Drive
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Turn left onto Borden Street
77 m · 5 sec · Borden Street
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Turn slight right onto Hartwell Street
992 ft · 25 sec · Hartwell Street
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Turn left onto Rodman Street
134 m · 9 sec · Rodman Street
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Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue
552 ft · 16 sec · Plymouth Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod
1117 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 25 East: Cape Cod
2420 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham
1128 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham
126 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Maple Springs Road
598 ft · 12 sec · Maple Springs Road
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Continue on Cranberry Highway
2515 ft · 1 min · Cranberry Highway
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Turn left onto Depot Street
144 m · 16 sec · Depot Street
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Continue on Glen Charlie Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Glen Charlie Road
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Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Plymouth Avenue
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Turn right onto Scheffler Drive
86 m · 12 sec · Scheffler Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scheffler Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and White Island Shores.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fall River and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near White Island Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to White Island Shores?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Mattapoisett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Fall River and 17.6 miles from White Island Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fall River and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near White Island Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Mattapoisett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mattapoisett.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and White Island Shores. Straight-line distance: 27.67 mi (44.53 km).
#1 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White Island Shores
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 2,106 |
| Coordinates | 41.8001000, -70.6347500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Island Shores (-70.63475, 41.8001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.82 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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