How far is City of Lowell, MA from Oak Bluffs, MA?

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Oak Bluffs, MA is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.7 mi
03h 07m
Flight
90.66 mi
145.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.66 mi
Kilometers
145.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.7 mi
Kilometers
184.59 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Bluffs
Wed, Jun 3, 12:34 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Wed, Jun 3, 3:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-06-03T09:26
Arrive Oak Bluffs
Wed, Jun 3, 12:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From City of Lowell
57.4 mi
01h 33m
To Oak Bluffs
57.4 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
Oak Bluffs Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Massachusetts weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Oak Bluffs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Oak Bluffs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    22.7 mi · 31 min · Yankee Division Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    2706 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    635 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 46 sec · Locust Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Crane Street

    85 m · 12 sec · Crane Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Cowdry Road

    137 m · 30 sec · Cowdry Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39 m · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

    8.5 mi · 44 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    130 m · 31 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Oak Bluffs Avenue

    610 ft · 13 sec · Oak Bluffs Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    861 ft · 22 sec · Lake Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Siloam Avenue

    152 m · 22 sec · Siloam Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Siloam Avenue

    102 m · 17 sec · Siloam Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Jordan Crossing

    77 m · 32 sec · Jordan Crossing

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Butler Avenue

    52 m · 21 sec · Butler Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Butler Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Oak Bluffs.

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
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
30.6 mi · 27%
Yankee Division Highway
22.7 mi · 20%
Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 15%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 10%
Hero's Circle
9.62 mi · 8%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
8.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

22.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
01h 33m from City of Lowell
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Lowell and Sunny near Oak Bluffs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Oak Bluffs?

The road trip is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from City of Lowell and 57.4 miles from Oak Bluffs.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Lowell and Sunny near Oak Bluffs.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raynham Center, 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 Raynham Center.

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Oak Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 90.66 mi (145.9 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Oak Bluffs

#2 Oak Bluffs

Town in Massachusetts

Population4,696
Coordinates41.4542800, -70.5619700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Oak Bluffs (-70.56197, 41.45428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.32 L · about $15.75
Round trip
$31.51
8.1 gal · 30.64 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.75 $31.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.81 $35.62
Premium $4.80 $19.44 $38.87
Diesel $4.49 $18.18 $36.35

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Oak Bluffs. The current time is 09:26:44.

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.