How far is Lynn, MA from Oak Bluffs, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Oak Bluffs, MA is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.78 mi
02h 51m
Flight
72.73 mi
117.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.73 mi
Kilometers
117.05 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.78 mi
Kilometers
154.14 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Oak Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lynn
47.8 mi
01h 25m
To Oak Bluffs
47.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
Oak Bluffs Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Wednesday
Using Wareham as the closest live forecast in the Massachusetts weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Oak Bluffs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Oak Bluffs.

  1. 1

    Start on Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    1090 ft · 23 sec · Essex Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Common Street

    3141 ft · 55 sec · North Common Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Market Square

    640 ft · 11 sec · Market Square

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Western Avenue

    85 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Albert J Brown Circle

    100 m · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    45 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1282 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

    1477 ft · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1458 ft · 22 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    142 m · 16 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  28. 28

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

    635 ft · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the rotary

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 46 sec · Locust Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Crane Street

    85 m · 12 sec · Crane Street

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Cowdry Road

    137 m · 30 sec · Cowdry Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39 m · 15 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

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

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    130 m · 31 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on Oak Bluffs Avenue

    610 ft · 13 sec · Oak Bluffs Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    861 ft · 22 sec · Lake Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Siloam Avenue

    152 m · 22 sec · Siloam Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Siloam Avenue

    102 m · 17 sec · Siloam Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Jordan Crossing

    77 m · 32 sec · Jordan Crossing

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Butler Avenue

    52 m · 21 sec · Butler Avenue

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Butler Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Oak Bluffs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
44 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 32%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 13%
Hero's Circle
9.62 mi · 10%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
8.6 mi · 9%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 8%
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
72.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
01h 25m from Lynn
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lynn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Oak Bluffs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Oak Bluffs?

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Lynn and 47.9 miles from Oak Bluffs.

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

The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Lynn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Oak Bluffs.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

49 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

50 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Oak Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 72.73 mi (117.05 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Oak Bluffs

#2 Oak Bluffs

Town in Massachusetts

Population4,696
Coordinates41.4542800, -70.5619700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Oak Bluffs (-70.56197, 41.45428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $13.15
Round trip
$26.30
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.15 $26.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.86 $29.72
Premium $4.80 $16.22 $32.44
Diesel $4.49 $15.17 $30.34

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

There is no time difference between Lynn and Oak Bluffs. The current time is 23:22:49.

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.