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

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Oak Bluffs, MA is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.69 mi
02h 38m
Flight
69.49 mi
111.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.49 mi
Kilometers
111.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.69 mi
Kilometers
145.95 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-23T06:53
Arrive Oak Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Middleborough
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Newton
45.3 mi
01h 19m
To Oak Bluffs
45.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Oak Bluffs Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Massachusetts weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Homer Street

    659 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    709 ft · 16 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Winchester Street

    1034 ft · 17 sec · Winchester Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    2808 ft · 52 sec · Highland Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Canton

    1860 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1614 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  20. 20

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

    635 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 46 sec · Locust Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Crane Street

    85 m · 12 sec · Crane Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Cowdry Road

    137 m · 30 sec · Cowdry Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39 m · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

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

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    130 m · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Oak Bluffs Avenue

    610 ft · 13 sec · Oak Bluffs Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    861 ft · 22 sec · Lake Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Siloam Avenue

    152 m · 22 sec · Siloam Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Siloam Avenue

    102 m · 17 sec · Siloam Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Jordan Crossing

    77 m · 32 sec · Jordan Crossing

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Butler Avenue

    52 m · 21 sec · Butler Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Butler Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton 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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
30.6 mi · 34%
Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 20%
Hero's Circle
9.62 mi · 11%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
8.6 mi · 9%
Yankee Division Highway
8.24 mi · 9%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

19 mi · 00h 22m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleborough
01h 19m from Newton
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Newton and Chance T-storms near Oak Bluffs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Newton and 45.4 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 21.2 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.45 one way or $24.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newton and Chance T-storms near Oak Bluffs.

Stop Ideas Near Middleborough

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

42 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

52 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Oak Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 69.49 mi (111.83 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Oak Bluffs

#2 Oak Bluffs

Town in Massachusetts

Population4,696
Coordinates41.4542800, -70.5619700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Oak Bluffs (-70.56197, 41.45428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.11 L · about $12.45
Round trip
$24.90
6.4 gal · 24.22 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.45 $24.90
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.07 $28.14
Premium $4.80 $15.36 $30.71
Diesel $4.49 $14.36 $28.72

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 Newton and Oak Bluffs. The current time is 06:53:26.

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.