How far is Fall River, MA from Oak Bluffs, MA?
The driving distance from Fall River, MA to Oak Bluffs, MA is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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 11m.
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.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Oak Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Oak Bluffs.
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Start on Purchase Street
14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
55 m · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
101 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Sullivan Drive
926 ft · 24 sec · Sullivan Drive
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Turn left onto Borden Street
77 m · 5 sec · Borden Street
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Turn slight right onto Hartwell Street
992 ft · 25 sec · Hartwell Street
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Turn left onto Rodman Street
134 m · 9 sec · Rodman Street
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Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue
552 ft · 16 sec · Plymouth Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod
1117 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 25 East: Cape Cod
2420 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
87 m · 10 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
7.9 mi · 45 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
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Continue straight
113 m · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
118 m · 11 sec · Water Street
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Turn slight left onto Beach Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Beach Road
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Turn slight right onto Eastville Avenue
159 m · 11 sec · Eastville Avenue
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Continue on Eastville Avenue
2370 ft · 1 min · Eastville Avenue
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Continue on Towanticut Avenue
784 ft · 25 sec · Towanticut Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New York Avenue
2227 ft · 55 sec · New York Avenue
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Continue on Lake Avenue
551 ft · 13 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn right 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 Fall River 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.
I 195 East
Keep slight right
25.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Oak Bluffs?
The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Fall River and 33.4 miles from Oak Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.18 one way or $18.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores
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 White Island Shores.
Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and Oak Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 35.09 mi (56.47 km).
#1 Fall River
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 89,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014900, -71.1550500 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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