How far is Vineyard Haven, MA from Fall River, MA?

The driving distance from Vineyard Haven, MA to Fall River, MA is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
64.29 mi
02h 05m
Flight
33.22 mi
53.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.22 mi
Kilometers
53.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.29 mi
Kilometers
103.47 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Vineyard Haven
Mon, Apr 13, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vineyard Haven
2026-04-13T04:55
Arrive Fall River
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vineyard Haven
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
Onset
MA

Census designated place

From Vineyard Haven
32.1 mi
01h 02m
To Fall River
32.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Vineyard Haven 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
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vineyard Haven and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vineyard Haven and Fall River.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    55 m · 10 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cromwell Lane

    138 m · 1 min · Cromwell Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Water Street

    46 m · 5 sec · Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    113 m · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

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

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    62 m · 19 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    127 m · 22 sec · Railroad Avenue

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 1 min · Locust Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Palmer Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Falmouth Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway

  14. 14

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

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island

    1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street

    955 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street

    608 ft · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Seventh Street

    548 ft · 17 sec · Seventh Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    1137 ft · 40 sec · Bedford Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Purchase Street

    82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purchase Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vineyard Haven and Fall River.

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
27.9 mi · 43%
Bourne Rotary
10.2 mi · 16%
West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 13%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.95 mi · 12%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 6%
Woods Hole Road
3.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Continue straight

25.9 mi · 00h 31m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onset
01h 02m from Vineyard Haven
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Vineyard Haven and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vineyard Haven to Fall River?

The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Onset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Vineyard Haven and 32.2 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Vineyard Haven and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Onset

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

64 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

66 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

75 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

76 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vineyard Haven and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 33.22 mi (53.47 km).

Vineyard Haven

#1 Vineyard Haven

Census-designated place in Dukes County, Massachusetts

Population2,114
Coordinates41.4542800, -70.6036400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Fall River

#2 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Vineyard Haven (-70.60364, 41.45428)
End: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.59 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.66
4.54 gal · 17.18 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.83 $17.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.98 $19.96
Premium $4.80 $10.89 $21.79
Diesel $4.49 $10.19 $20.38

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 Vineyard Haven and Fall River. The current time is 04:55:12.

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.