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

The driving distance from Oak Bluffs, MA to Lynn, MA is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
99.25 mi
02h 35m
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
99.25 mi
Kilometers
159.72 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in Oak Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Bluffs
2026-04-22T21:15
Arrive Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
North Plymouth
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Oak Bluffs
47.7 mi
01h 17m
To Lynn
51.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  34. 34

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  38. 38

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  39. 39

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  42. 42

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  43. 43

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  44. 44

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 43%
Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
8.56 mi · 9%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 8%
West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 8%
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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
72.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Plymouth
01h 17m from Oak Bluffs
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

North Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Oak Bluffs and 51.6 miles from Lynn.

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 26.4 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.62 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

53 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

54 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

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

Oak Bluffs

#1 Oak Bluffs

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Avenue (-70.561964, 41.454278)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.26 L · about $13.62
Round trip
$27.23
7 gal · 26.52 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.62 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.39 $30.78
Premium $4.80 $16.80 $33.59
Diesel $4.49 $15.71 $31.42

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 Lynn. The current time is 21:15:39.

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.