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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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 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Spring Street
55 m · 10 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
24 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Cromwell Lane
138 m · 1 min · Cromwell Lane
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Turn left onto Water Street
46 m · 5 sec · Water Street
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Turn right
113 m · 27 sec
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Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.9 mi · 45 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
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Continue straight
62 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
127 m · 22 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road
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Continue on Locust Street
1862 ft · 1 min · Locust Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Palmer Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue
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Continue on West Falmouth Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
123 m · 14 sec
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Exit the rotary
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
25.9 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street
608 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
25 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Seventh Street
548 ft · 17 sec · Seventh Street
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
1137 ft · 40 sec · Bedford Street
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Turn left onto Purchase Street
82 m · 20 sec · Purchase Street
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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.
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 West
Continue straight
25.9 mi · 00h 31m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Onset.
Providence station
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
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).
#1 Vineyard Haven
Census-designated place in Dukes County, Massachusetts
| Population | 2,114 |
| Coordinates | 41.4542800, -70.6036400 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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