How far is West Tisbury, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from West Tisbury, MA to Boston, MA is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
94.73 mi
02h 30m
Flight
70.37 mi
113.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.37 mi
Kilometers
113.25 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.73 mi
Kilometers
152.45 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in West Tisbury
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Tisbury
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Tisbury
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 West Tisbury
45 mi
01h 15m
To Boston
49.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Tisbury and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on State Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Beach Street

    596 ft · 16 sec · Beach Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Water Street

    118 m · 12 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 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    52 m · 6 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    1078 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  29. 29

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  35. 35

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Tisbury and Boston.

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
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 45%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 9%
West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 9%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.95 mi · 8%
State Road
7.17 mi · 8%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
01h 15m from West Tisbury
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Tisbury to Boston?

The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 45 miles from West Tisbury and 49.7 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Boston is Partly Sunny.

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 West Tisbury and Boston. Straight-line distance: 70.37 mi (113.25 km).

West Tisbury

#1 West Tisbury

Town in Massachusetts

Population2,927
Coordinates41.3812200, -70.6744700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Boston

#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: State Road (-70.674568, 41.381226)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.99
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.99 $25.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.69 $29.37
Premium $4.80 $16.03 $32.06
Diesel $4.49 $14.99 $29.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Tisbury and Boston. The current time is 03:53:02.

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.