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

The driving distance from Oak Bluffs, MA to Newton, MA is about 90.2 miles (145.2 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.21 mi
02h 26m
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
90.21 mi
Kilometers
145.18 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Bluffs
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 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
Middleborough
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Oak Bluffs
44.7 mi
01h 13m
To Newton
45.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

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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 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
29.3 mi · 32%
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 19%
Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
8.56 mi · 9%
I 95 North
8.46 mi · 9%
West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 9%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Bourne Rotary

Continue straight

18.7 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleborough
01h 13m from Oak Bluffs
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 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?

Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Oak Bluffs and 45.5 miles from Newton.

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 20.7 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 $12.37 one way or $24.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Oak Bluffs and Newton. Straight-line distance: 69.49 mi (111.83 km).

Oak Bluffs

#1 Oak Bluffs

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Avenue (-70.561964, 41.454278)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
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
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $12.37
Round trip
$24.74
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.37 $24.74
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.98 $27.96
Premium $4.80 $15.26 $30.52
Diesel $4.49 $14.27 $28.54

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 Newton. The current time is 03:54:54.

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.