Trip from Oak Bluffs, MA to Fall River, MA

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

65.4 mi

105 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 57m ★

6 AM

2h 5m

8 AM

2h 23m

10 AM

2h 12m

12 PM

2h 10m

3 PM

2h 13m

5 PM

2h 22m

8 PM

2h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Oak Bluffs, MA

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

Traveling from Oak Bluffs to Fall River covers a total distance of 65.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Because this route involves a ferry crossing from Martha's Vineyard to the mainland, you should plan for a mix of water travel and highway driving. The journey is well-suited for a single-day trip, as the duration is manageable without requiring an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the mainland portion of the drive. Navigating through the Northeast, you will transition from the island environment to the industrial heritage of Fall River. It is a straightforward trip that bridges the gap between the Vineyard and the mainland effectively.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

32.7 miles from Oak Bluffs, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a diverse profile, blending the unique transition from the Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry onto mainland roadways. Once you are off the water, you will utilize MA 25 and I-195, which account for about 56% of your travel time on highways. You can expect a relatively smooth experience, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.6 miles while cruising on I-195. The driving character shifts from the slower pace of coastal transit to the faster, more consistent flow of interstate travel. Keep in mind that the road conditions vary as you move from the ferry landing into the highway network, making for a functional and efficient drive.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 195 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Sea View Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 65.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Sea View Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 36.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | Sea View Avenue

Turn sharp left onto Sea View Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

36.8 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 1 Toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhod...

64.4 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13-12 Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant S...

64.6 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 195 West

64.9 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Pleasant Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 Toward Pleasant Street

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Oak Bluffs, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.

Providence Rhode Island

36.8 mi in | ~1h 28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 195	26.6 mi	32m
MA 25	9.1 mi	10m
Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry	8.5 mi	44m
West Falmouth Highway	8.3 mi	11m
General MacArthur Boulevard	4.1 mi	6m
Woods Hole Road	3.3 mi	7m
MA 28	1.1 mi	2m
Palmer Avenue	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 195 — 26.6 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Bluffs, MA and Fall River, MA.

Start on Butler Avenue

172 ft · 25 sec · Butler Avenue

Turn left onto Jordan Crossing

254 ft · 31 sec · Jordan Crossing

At end of road, turn right onto Siloam Avenue

334 ft · 14 sec · Siloam Avenue

Continue on Siloam Avenue

498 ft · 25 sec · Siloam Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Lake Avenue

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Lake Avenue

Turn sharp left onto Sea View Avenue

441 ft · 11 sec · Sea View Avenue

Turn right onto Oak Bluffs Avenue

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Oak Bluffs Avenue

Turn slight left onto Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry

8.5 mi · 44 min · Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry

Continue

203 ft · 18 sec

At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

416 ft · 21 sec · Railroad Avenue

Merge onto Woods Hole Road

3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

Continue on Locust Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Locust Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Main Street

Continue on MA 28

1.0 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue

Continue on MA 28

8.3 mi · 11 min · West Falmouth Highway

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

Continue on MA 28

4.0 mi · 5 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

402 ft · 13 sec · MA 28

Continue on MA 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · MA 28

Continue on MA 25

9.1 mi · 10 min · MA 25

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1 Toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island

Continue on I 195

26 mi · 31 min · I 195

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195

0.7 mi · 58 sec · I 195

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 13-12 Toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 195 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Exit 12 Toward Pleasant Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Pleasant Street

81 ft · 7 sec · Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Seventh Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Seventh Street

Turn left onto Bedford Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Bedford Street

Turn left onto Purchase Street

269 ft · 19 sec · Purchase Street

Arrive at destination

Purchase Street

Trip Plan

To ensure a smooth transition, coordinate your departure time with the ferry schedule to avoid unnecessary wait times at the terminal. Since the total drive is only 65.4 miles, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your day without feeling rushed. Keep your $10 fuel budget in mind as you transition from island travel to the mainland road system. Because I-195 makes up the bulk of your land travel, stay alert for typical highway traffic patterns as you approach Fall River. A smart tip for this route is to account for the ferry's specific boarding requirements, as this is the most critical logistical step before you ever hit the highway.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 32.7 miles from Oak Bluffs, MA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.6 miles.

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 65.4 miles or 2h 5m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32.7 miles or 1h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Oak Bluffs, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 65.4 miles and 2h 5m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 195 for about 26.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.7 mi from Oak Bluffs, MA · 1h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

33 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Oak Bluffs, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fall River, MA

The final approach into Fall River, 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 Fall River, 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

$10.41 one way

$20.82 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$11.32	$22.64
premium	$4.80	$12.36	$24.71
diesel	$5.64	$14.53	$29.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.6	$6.87	$3.14
Efficient EV	16.4	$5.72	$2.62
EV Truck/SUV	26.2	$9.16	$4.19

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Origin

Oak Bluffs, MA

Evening in Oak Bluffs on Sunday

Local time

6:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Fall River, MA

Evening in Fall River on Sunday

Local time

6:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

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 5m 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 Fall River, MA covers 65.4 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 195, MA 25, Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.7 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 $10.41 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.

On the drive from Oak Bluffs, MA to Fall River, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.

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Trip from Oak Bluffs, MA to Fall River, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fall River, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Oak Bluffs, MA

Fall River, MA

Same local time

2h 5m on the road

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