Origin
Vineyard Haven, MA
Morning in Vineyard Haven on Monday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vineyard Haven, MA to Fall River, MA
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
64.3 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
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6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Vineyard Haven, MA to Fall River, MA covers 64.3 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Cromwell Lane, Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.1 miles from Vineyard Haven, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 5m drive with frequent turns across 64.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Vineyard Haven, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 2h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Vineyard Haven, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cromwell Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Railroad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woods Hole Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Locust Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vineyard Haven, MA and Fall River, MA.
1
Start on Spring Street
180 ft
·
10 sec
·
Spring Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Cromwell Lane
453 ft
·
1 min
·
Cromwell Lane
4
Turn left onto Water Street
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
Water Street
5
Turn right
371 ft
·
27 sec
6
Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.9 mi
·
45 min
·
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7
Continue straight
203 ft
·
19 sec
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
417 ft
·
22 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
9
Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Woods Hole Road
10
Continue on Locust Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on Palmer Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Avenue
13
Continue on West Falmouth Highway
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
West Falmouth Highway
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hero's Circle
15
Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
404 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bourne Rotary
17
Exit the rotary
1.0 mi
·
1 min
18
Continue straight
9.1 mi
·
10 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
20
Continue straight
26 mi
·
31 min
21
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
22
Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 195 West
24
Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Pleasant Street
25
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
82 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pleasant Street
26
Turn left onto Seventh Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Seventh Street
27
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bedford Street
28
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft
·
20 sec
·
Purchase Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.1 miles from Vineyard Haven, MA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 64.3 miles or 2h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.1 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Vineyard Haven, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Vineyard Haven, MA
This is one driving day of about 64.3 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Vineyard Haven, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Vineyard Haven, MA · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 64.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Vineyard Haven, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fall River, MA
The final approach into Fall River, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fall River, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.23 one way
$20.47 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.29 | $28.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fall River, MA
Morning in Fall River on Monday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
2h 5m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Vineyard Haven, MA to Fall River, MA covers 64.3 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Cromwell Lane, Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Vineyard Haven, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Vineyard Haven, MA to Fall River, MA is easy. At 2h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Vineyard Haven, MA to Fall River, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Vineyard Haven, MA to Fall River, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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