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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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.
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on Butler Avenue
52 m · 26 sec · Butler Avenue
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Turn left onto Jordan Crossing
77 m · 31 sec · Jordan Crossing
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Siloam Avenue
102 m · 15 sec · Siloam Avenue
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Continue on Siloam Avenue
152 m · 25 sec · Siloam Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Avenue
1544 ft · 45 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Sea View Avenue
134 m · 11 sec · Sea View Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Bluffs Avenue
528 ft · 34 sec · Oak Bluffs Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
8.5 mi · 44 min · Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
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Continue straight
62 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
127 m · 22 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road
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Continue on Locust Street
1862 ft · 1 min · Locust Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Palmer Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue
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Continue on West Falmouth Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
715 ft · 17 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 1 toward Bourne Rotary
52 m · 6 sec · Sandwich Road Connector
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Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector
3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector
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Turn right onto Adams Street
1078 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Cranberry Highway
73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway
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Take the ramp straight
826 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge
2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive
2408 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
65 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Charles River Dam Road
1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road
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Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway
955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto Line Street
1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street
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Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Bluffs and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 69.49 mi (111.84 km).
#1 Oak Bluffs
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 4,696 |
| Coordinates | 41.4542800, -70.5619700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cambridge
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 119,192 |
| Coordinates | 42.3751000, -71.1056100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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