How far is New Bedford, MA from Oak Bluffs, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Oak Bluffs, MA is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Oak Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Oak Bluffs.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1760 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Hillman Street
656 ft · 24 sec · Hillman Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 18 North
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Cape Cod
1545 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 17 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
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 New Bedford 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
Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving New Bedford 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 New Bedford to Oak Bluffs?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Bourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from New Bedford and 26.7 miles from Oak Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Bedford and Sunny near Oak Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Bourne
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 Bourne.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Oak Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.44 km).
#1 New Bedford
The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.6352600, -70.9270100 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
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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