Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
65.4 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Photo: Gundula Vogel
The drive from Oak Bluffs, MA to Fall River, MA covers 65.4 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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 $8.88 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
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 58m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 65.4 miles of local and secondary 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Bluffs, MA and Fall River, MA.
Start on Butler Avenue
Turn left onto Jordan Crossing
At the end of the road, turn right onto Siloam Avenue
Continue on Siloam Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Avenue
Continue on New York Avenue
Turn left onto Towanticut Avenue
Turn slight right onto Eastville Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Eastville Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Beach Road
Turn right onto Water Street
Turn right
Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
Continue straight
At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road
Continue on Locust Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
Continue on Palmer Avenue
Continue on West Falmouth Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
Exit the rotary
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MA 81 South: Plymouth Avenue, Pleasant Street
Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West
Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
Turn left onto Seventh Street
Turn left onto Bedford Street
Turn left onto Purchase Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.7 miles or 58m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, MA than in the middle of the route.
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 1h 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.7 mi from Oak Bluffs, MA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 65.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Oak Bluffs, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$8.88 one way
$17.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| premium | $4.15 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Oak Bluffs on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Fall River on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Boston, MA
33 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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