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

The driving distance from Oak Bluffs, MA to Quincy, MA is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
80.52 mi
02h 06m
Flight
59.65 mi
96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.65 mi
Kilometers
96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.52 mi
Kilometers
129.59 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Jun 3, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Bluffs
Wed, Jun 3, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Bluffs
2026-06-03T07:15
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Jun 3, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
White Island Shores
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Oak Bluffs
37.5 mi
01h 03m
To Quincy
43 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Oak Bluffs Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Massachusetts weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.7 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    126 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
41.7 mi · 52%
Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
8.56 mi · 11%
West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 10%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 5%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.48 mi · 4%
Woods Hole Road
3.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

41.7 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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
01h 03m from Oak Bluffs
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oak Bluffs and Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Oak Bluffs and 43 miles from Quincy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Bluffs and Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Island Shores, 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 White Island Shores.

RAIL

Route 128 station

62 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

65 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Bluffs and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 59.65 mi (96 km).

Oak Bluffs

#1 Oak Bluffs

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Avenue (-70.561964, 41.454278)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.49 $24.97
Premium $4.80 $13.63 $27.26
Diesel $4.49 $12.75 $25.49

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Bluffs and Quincy. The current time is 07:15:00.

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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.