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 $11.44 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.
Midpoint
35.7 miles from West Tisbury, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 71.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
122 ft-2 ft
Total Climb
239 ft
Total Descent
154 ft
Highest Point
122 ft
~66.4 mi in
Elevation Range
125 ft
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.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
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.
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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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 at fork onto State Road
5.5 mi·9 min·State Road
3
Continue on Beach Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Beach Street
4
Turn left onto Water Street
388 ft·11 sec·Water Street
5
Turn right
369 ft·27 sec
6
Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.9 mi·45 min·Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7
Continue
203 ft·18 sec
8
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
416 ft·21 sec·Railroad Avenue
9
Merge 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 end of road, turn left onto MA 28
0.1 mi·9 sec·North Main Street
12
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi·2 min·Palmer Avenue
13
Continue on MA 28
8.3 mi·11 min·West Falmouth Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
0.1 mi·17 sec·General MacArthur Boulevard
15
Continue on MA 28
4.0 mi·5 min·General MacArthur Boulevard
16
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
402 ft·13 sec·MA 28
17
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi·1 min·MA 28
18
Continue on MA 25
9.1 mi·10 min·MA 25
19
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1Toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
20
Continue on I 195
26 mi·31 min·I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195
0.7 mi·58 sec·I 195
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 13-12Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 195 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 12Toward Pleasant StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
81 ft·7 sec·Pleasant Street
26
Turn left onto Seventh Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·Seventh Street
27
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·Bedford Street
28
Turn left onto Purchase Street
269 ft·19 sec·Purchase Street
29
Arrive at destination
Purchase Street
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 16 miles or 1h 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 16 miles from West Tisbury, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.44 one way
$22.89 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$12.48
$24.96
premium
$4.82
$13.58
$27.15
diesel
$5.61
$15.79
$31.57
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, 2026-04-13.
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 as of Jun 21, 2022
Origin
West Tisbury, MA
Morning
in West Tisbury on Friday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fall River, MA
Morning
in Fall River on Friday
Local time
9:55 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 $11.44 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.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -2 ft to 122 ft elevation with about 239 ft of total climbing.
