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

The driving distance from Oak Bluffs, MA to Springfield, MA is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.45 mi
03h 17m
Flight
113.65 mi
182.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.65 mi
Kilometers
182.9 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.45 mi
Kilometers
253.39 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Bluffs
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Bluffs
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Bluffs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Plainville
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Oak Bluffs
80.3 mi
01h 38m
To Springfield
77.2 mi
01h 38m

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

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33 mi · 38 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    2034 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island

    2612 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    3192 ft · 2 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  37. 37

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  43. 43

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  44. 44

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  47. 47

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  48. 48

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  49. 49

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  50. 50

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  51. 51

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  52. 52

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  53. 53

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  54. 54

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  55. 55

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  56. 56

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

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

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
56 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
43.7 mi · 28%
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.3 mi · 27%
I 295 South
9.11 mi · 6%
Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
8.56 mi · 5%
West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 5%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Bourne Rotary

Continue straight

33 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
113.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
01h 38m from Oak Bluffs
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Bluffs and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Oak Bluffs and 77.2 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.63 one way or $43.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Oak Bluffs and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plainville, 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 Plainville.

RAIL

Providence station

21 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

27 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Bluffs and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 113.65 mi (182.9 km).

Oak Bluffs

#1 Oak Bluffs

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Avenue (-70.561964, 41.454278)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $21.63
Round trip
$43.26
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.63 $43.26
Mid-grade $4.40 $24.45 $48.89
Premium $4.80 $26.68 $53.36
Diesel $4.49 $24.95 $49.91

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 Springfield. The current time is 21:19:54.

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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.