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

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Oak Bluffs, MA is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
110.45 mi
02h 57m
Flight
84.81 mi
136.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.81 mi
Kilometers
136.49 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.45 mi
Kilometers
177.76 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Bluffs
Wed, Jun 3, 11:17 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Wed, Jun 3, 2:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-06-03T08:20
Arrive Oak Bluffs
Wed, Jun 3, 11:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Worcester
55.2 mi
01h 28m
To Oak Bluffs
55.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    89 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    2166 ft · 51 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square

    7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street

    1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2974 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    57 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    635 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 46 sec · Locust Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Crane Street

    85 m · 12 sec · Crane Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Cowdry Road

    137 m · 30 sec · Cowdry Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

    8.5 mi · 44 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    130 m · 31 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Oak Bluffs Avenue

    610 ft · 13 sec · Oak Bluffs Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    861 ft · 22 sec · Lake Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Siloam Avenue

    152 m · 22 sec · Siloam Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Siloam Avenue

    102 m · 17 sec · Siloam Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Jordan Crossing

    77 m · 32 sec · Jordan Crossing

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Butler Avenue

    52 m · 21 sec · Butler Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Butler Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
68.6 mi · 62%
Hero's Circle
9.62 mi · 9%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 9%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
8.6 mi · 8%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.01 mi · 4%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

57 mi · 01h 06m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
01h 28m from Worcester
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Worcester and Sunny near Oak Bluffs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Worcester and 55.3 miles from Oak Bluffs.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Oak Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 84.81 mi (136.49 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Oak Bluffs

#2 Oak Bluffs

Town in Massachusetts

Population4,696
Coordinates41.4542800, -70.5619700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Oak Bluffs (-70.56197, 41.45428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.75 L · about $15.17
Round trip
$30.34
7.8 gal · 29.5 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.17 $30.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.15 $34.30
Premium $4.80 $18.72 $37.43
Diesel $4.49 $17.50 $35.01

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 Worcester and Oak Bluffs. The current time is 08:20:10.

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.