How far is Oak Bluffs, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Oak Bluffs, MA to Somerville, MA is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Bluffs and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Bluffs and Somerville.
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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 · 27 sec · Siloam Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Avenue
551 ft · 11 sec · Lake Avenue
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Continue on New York Avenue
2227 ft · 1 min · New York Avenue
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Turn left onto Towanticut Avenue
784 ft · 22 sec · Towanticut Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Eastville Avenue
2370 ft · 1 min · Eastville Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eastville Avenue
126 m · 8 sec · Eastville Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Beach Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Beach Road
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Turn right onto Water Street
118 m · 12 sec · Water Street
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Turn right
113 m · 27 sec
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Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.9 mi · 45 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven 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 · 20 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 · 25 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 · 20 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
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
3075 ft · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
2135 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1270 ft · 48 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto McGrath Highway
1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway
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Turn left onto Medford Street
101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue
2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Bluffs and Somerville.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Bluffs and Sunny near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Bluffs to Somerville?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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 44.6 miles from Oak Bluffs and 44.6 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.25 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oak Bluffs and Sunny near Somerville.
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 Somerville. Straight-line distance: 70.16 mi (112.91 km).
#1 Oak Bluffs
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 4,696 |
| Coordinates | 41.4542800, -70.5619700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.85 | $27.70 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $14.14 | $28.27 |
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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