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

The driving distance from Oak Bluffs, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
92.25 mi
02h 26m
Flight
69.49 mi
111.84 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
111.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.25 mi
Kilometers
148.47 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Bluffs
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Bluffs
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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Oak Bluffs
43.6 mi
01h 13m
To Cambridge
48.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Butler Avenue

    52 m · 26 sec · Butler Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jordan Crossing

    77 m · 31 sec · Jordan Crossing

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Siloam Avenue

    102 m · 15 sec · Siloam Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Siloam Avenue

    152 m · 25 sec · Siloam Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Avenue

    1544 ft · 45 sec · Lake Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Sea View Avenue

    134 m · 11 sec · Sea View Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Oak Bluffs Avenue

    528 ft · 34 sec · Oak Bluffs Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry

    8.5 mi · 44 min · Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    62 m · 19 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    127 m · 22 sec · Railroad Avenue

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 1 min · Locust Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Palmer Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Falmouth Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway

  16. 16

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

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    52 m · 6 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    1078 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive

    2408 ft · 59 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station

    635 ft · 16 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway

    65 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 46%
Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
8.56 mi · 9%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 9%
West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 9%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 4%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 13m from Oak Bluffs
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Oak Bluffs and 48.7 miles from Cambridge.

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 22.8 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.64 one way or $25.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Cambridge is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Bluffs and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 69.49 mi (111.84 km).

Oak Bluffs

#1 Oak Bluffs

Town in Massachusetts

Population4,696
Coordinates41.4542800, -70.5619700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Avenue (-70.561964, 41.454278)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.32 L · about $12.64
Round trip
$25.29
6.5 gal · 24.64 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.64 $25.29
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $4.80 $15.60 $31.19
Diesel $4.49 $14.59 $29.17

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 Oak Bluffs and Cambridge. The current time is 00:48:43.

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.