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Trip from West Tisbury, MA to Fall River, MA

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

71.5 mi

115 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Tisbury, MA to Fall River, MA covers 71.5 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 195, MA 25, West Falmouth Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.6 miles on I 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.38 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

35.7 miles from West Tisbury, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from West Tisbury, MA to Fall River, MA covers 71.5 miles and takes about 2h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 195 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in near Railroad Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 71.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles (Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
15.4 mi into trip | ~58m in | Railroad Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
42.9 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 1 Toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhod...
8
70.5 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13-12 Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant S...
8
70.7 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 195 West
9
71 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Pleasant Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 Toward Pleasant Street

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from West Tisbury, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.

Providence Rhode Island

42.9 mi in | ~1h 40m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 195 26.6 mi 32m
MA 25 9.1 mi 10m
West Falmouth Highway 8.3 mi 11m
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry 7.9 mi 45m
State Road 7.2 mi 12m
General MacArthur Boulevard 4.1 mi 6m
Woods Hole Road 3.3 mi 7m
MA 28 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 195 — 26.6 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Tisbury, MA and Fall River, MA.

1

Start on State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
2

Keep slight right to continue on State Road

5.5 mi · 9 min · State Road
3

Continue on Beach Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Beach Street
4

Turn left onto Water Street

387 ft · 12 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 35.7 miles from West Tisbury, MA, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.6 miles.

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 71.5 miles or 2h 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.7 miles or 1h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 2m

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 West Tisbury, 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 West Tisbury, MA

This is one driving day of about 71.5 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Tisbury, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 195 for about 26.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.7 mi from West Tisbury, MA · 1h 31m into the drive

Downtown Boston, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

36 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from West Tisbury, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 59.2
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 71.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.38 one way

$22.76 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $12.38 $24.75
premium $4.80 $13.51 $27.02
diesel $5.64 $15.88 $31.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.5 0 $7.51 $3.43
Efficient EV 17.9 0 $6.26 $2.86
EV Truck/SUV 28.6 0 $10.01 $4.58

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 years ago

Origin

West Tisbury, MA

Morning in West Tisbury on Monday

Local time

9:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fall River, MA

Morning in Fall River on Monday

Local time

9:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

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 16m 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 West Tisbury, MA to Fall River, MA covers 71.5 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 195, MA 25, West Falmouth Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 miles from West Tisbury, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.38 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 71.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles (Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from West Tisbury, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.

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