How far is Cambridge, MA from Oak Bluffs, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Oak Bluffs, MA is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Oak Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Oak Bluffs.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1391 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street
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Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway
755 ft · 23 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
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Continue on Charles River Dam Road
1832 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport
2427 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
30.9 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
1458 ft · 22 sec · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore
2869 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road
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Continue on Sandwich Road
1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary
142 m · 16 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 Hero's Circle
635 ft · 15 sec
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Exit the rotary
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Locust Street
1862 ft · 46 sec · Locust Street
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Continue on Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road
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Turn left onto Crane Street
85 m · 12 sec · Crane Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Cowdry Road
137 m · 30 sec · Cowdry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
39 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
62 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
8.5 mi · 44 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
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Continue straight
130 m · 31 sec
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Continue on Oak Bluffs Avenue
610 ft · 13 sec · Oak Bluffs Avenue
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Continue on Lake Avenue
861 ft · 22 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Siloam Avenue
152 m · 22 sec · Siloam Avenue
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Continue on Siloam Avenue
102 m · 17 sec · Siloam Avenue
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Turn left onto Jordan Crossing
77 m · 32 sec · Jordan Crossing
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Turn right onto Butler Avenue
52 m · 21 sec · Butler Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Butler Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Oak Bluffs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
MA 3 South
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
30.9 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Partly Sunny near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Oak Bluffs?
The road trip is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Cambridge and 43.7 miles from Oak Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.98 one way or $23.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Cambridge is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Oak Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 69.49 mi (111.84 km).
#1 Cambridge
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 119,192 |
| Coordinates | 42.3751000, -71.1056100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Bluffs
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 4,696 |
| Coordinates | 41.4542800, -70.5619700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Bluffs (-70.56197, 41.45428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.82 | $27.65 |
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
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