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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.18 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.67 mi
44.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.67 mi
Kilometers
44.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.18 mi
Kilometers
56.62 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Island Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Sun, Apr 19, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-19T08:18
Arrive White Island Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mattapoisett
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Fall River
17.6 mi
00h 25m
To White Island Shores
17.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

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.

  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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham

    1128 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham

    126 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Maple Springs Road

    598 ft · 12 sec · Maple Springs Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cranberry Highway

    2515 ft · 1 min · Cranberry Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    144 m · 16 sec · Depot Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Glen Charlie Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Glen Charlie Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Plymouth Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Scheffler Drive

    86 m · 12 sec · Scheffler Drive

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
27 mi · 77%
MA 25 East
2.82 mi · 8%
Glen Charlie Road
2.73 mi · 8%
Plymouth Avenue
1.04 mi · 3%
Cranberry Highway
0.48 mi · 1%
US 6
0.29 mi · 1%
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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mattapoisett
00h 25m from Fall River
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mattapoisett, 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 Mattapoisett.

RAIL

Providence station

53 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

65 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

67 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

80 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

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).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
White Island Shores

#2 White Island Shores

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population2,106
Coordinates41.8001000, -70.6347500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: White Island Shores (-70.63475, 41.8001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.65
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and White Island Shores. The current time is 08:18:05.

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.