Origin
Oak Bluffs, MA
Afternoon in Oak Bluffs on Monday
Local time
1:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Oak Bluffs, MA to City of Lowell, MA
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
115 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Bluffs, MA
David Kanigan
City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Bluffs, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jordan Crossing, Siloam Avenue, Lake Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from Oak Bluffs, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 115 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jordan Crossing is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Oak Bluffs, MA to City of Lowell, MA is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oak Bluffs, MA to City of Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Crossing | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Siloam Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Towanticut Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastville Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beach Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jordan Crossing
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Bluffs, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Butler Avenue
171 ft
·
26 sec
·
Butler Avenue
2
Turn left onto Jordan Crossing
253 ft
·
31 sec
·
Jordan Crossing
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Siloam Avenue
335 ft
·
15 sec
·
Siloam Avenue
4
Continue on Siloam Avenue
499 ft
·
27 sec
·
Siloam Avenue
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Lake Avenue
6
Continue on New York Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
New York Avenue
7
Turn left onto Towanticut Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Towanticut Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto Eastville Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastville Avenue
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Eastville Avenue
413 ft
·
8 sec
·
Eastville Avenue
10
Keep slight left to continue on Beach Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Beach Road
11
Turn right onto Water Street
387 ft
·
12 sec
·
Water Street
12
Turn right
371 ft
·
27 sec
13
Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.9 mi
·
45 min
·
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
14
Continue straight
203 ft
·
19 sec
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
417 ft
·
20 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
16
Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Woods Hole Road
17
Continue on Locust Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Continue on Palmer Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Avenue
20
Continue on West Falmouth Highway
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
West Falmouth Highway
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hero's Circle
22
Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
404 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bourne Rotary
24
Exit the rotary
1.0 mi
·
1 min
25
Continue straight
9.6 mi
·
11 min
26
Continue straight
19 mi
·
21 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 North: Boston
28
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
29
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 93 South, US 1 South
30
Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
31
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
32
Merge slight right
23 mi
·
30 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
34
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
35
Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
36
Continue straight
9.4 mi
·
10 min
37
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
38
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
39
Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
40
Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
41
Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Chelmsford Street
42
Turn sharp left onto Westford Street
459 ft
·
11 sec
·
Westford Street
43
Turn right onto Grand Street
449 ft
·
24 sec
·
Grand Street
44
At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
384 ft
·
18 sec
·
Middlesex Street
45
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
16 ft
·
6 sec
·
Arch Street
46
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
47
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.5 miles from Oak Bluffs, MA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oak Bluffs, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oak Bluffs, MA
This is one driving day of about 115 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oak Bluffs, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.5 mi from Oak Bluffs, MA · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Oak Bluffs, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Lowell, MA
The final approach into City of Lowell, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around City of Lowell, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.30 one way
$36.61 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.73 | $43.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.55 | $51.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.06 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
City of Lowell, MA
Afternoon in City of Lowell on Monday
Local time
1:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
2h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oak Bluffs, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jordan Crossing, Siloam Avenue, Lake Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.5 miles from Oak Bluffs, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Oak Bluffs, MA to City of Lowell, MA is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oak Bluffs, MA to City of Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oak Bluffs, MA to City of Lowell, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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