Trip from Somerville, MA to Oak Bluffs, MA

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

88.2 mi

142 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 30m ★

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.

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Somerville, MA

@coldbeer

Oak Bluffs, MA

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Somerville, MA to Oak Bluffs, MA covers 88.2 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 MA 3, I 93, Pilgrims Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on MA 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.04 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

44.1 miles from Somerville, MA

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

Drive Character

The drive from Somerville, MA to Oak Bluffs, MA covers 88.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MA 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

141 ft 8 ft

Total Climb

268 ft

Total Descent

363 ft

Highest Point

141 ft

~63 mi in

Elevation Range

134 ft

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 1.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 88.2 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.1 miles (MA 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 South: Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 93 South: Boston

14.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | MA 3

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

58 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | MA 6A

Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore

58.5 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | Sandwich Road

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

61.5 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | MA 28 / General MacArthur Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto MA 28 / General MacArthur Boulevard toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape...

Towns Along This Route

Between Somerville, MA and Oak Bluffs, MA, road signs point toward Joint Base Cape Cod and National Cemetery.

Joint Base Cape Cod

61.5 mi in | ~1h 24m | via MA 28

National Cemetery

61.5 mi in | ~1h 24m | via MA 28

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MA 3	30.9 mi	39m
I 93	12.5 mi	17m
Pilgrims Highway	12 mi	15m
MA 28	9.6 mi	14m
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry	8.5 mi	44m
General MacArthur Boulevard	4.1 mi	6m
Woods Hole Road	3.3 mi	7m
Sandwich Road	3 mi	5m

Longest stretch: MA 3 — 30.9 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

163 ft · 17 sec · this road

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue

Continue on Medford Street

440 ft · 13 sec · Medford Street

Turn left onto MA 28

0.6 mi · 1 min · McGrath Highway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

206 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston

Keep slight right at fork

313 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 93 South: Boston

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 93 South: Boston

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 93 South: Boston

Merge onto I 93

12 mi · 17 min · I 93

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3

31 mi · 39 min · MA 3

Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3

12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

Continue on MA 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Pilgrim Highway

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sagamore Bridge

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Mid Cape Highway

Take the exit onto MA 6A

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 6A

Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Sandwich Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Sandwich Road

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

466 ft · 15 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

Toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery

Continue on MA 28

4.0 mi · 5 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

Toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 15 sec · MA 28

Continue on MA 28

9.5 mi · 13 min · MA 28

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Locust Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Locust Street

Continue on Woods Hole Road

3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

Turn left onto Crane Street

279 ft · 12 sec · Crane Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Cowdry Road

448 ft · 30 sec · Cowdry Road

At end of road, turn left

127 ft · 15 sec

Turn left

203 ft · 14 sec

Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

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

Continue

428 ft · 31 sec

Continue on Oak Bluffs Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Oak Bluffs Avenue

Continue on Lake Avenue

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Lake Avenue

Turn left onto Siloam Avenue

498 ft · 22 sec · Siloam Avenue

Continue on Siloam Avenue

334 ft · 16 sec · Siloam Avenue

Turn left onto Jordan Crossing

254 ft · 32 sec · Jordan Crossing

Turn right onto Butler Avenue

172 ft · 20 sec · Butler Avenue

Arrive at destination

Butler Avenue

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 44.1 miles from Somerville, MA, or about 1h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.1 miles or 1h 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 44m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA

This is one driving day of about 88.2 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Somerville, 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.

The longest stretch is on MA 3 for about 30.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.1 mi from Somerville, MA · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rocky Point, NY

44 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.1 miles from Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oak Bluffs, MA

The final approach into Oak Bluffs, 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 Oak Bluffs, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour $15 near mile 12.2

Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season

View on nps.gov

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 3

View on nps.gov

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 9.1

View on nps.gov

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 3

View on nps.gov

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 79.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.04 one way

$28.08 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$15.27	$30.54
premium	$4.80	$16.66	$33.33
diesel	$5.64	$19.59	$39.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.5	$9.26	$4.23
Efficient EV	22.1	$7.72	$3.53
EV Truck/SUV	35.3	$12.35	$5.64

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Somerville, MA

Evening in Somerville on Sunday

Local time

7:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oak Bluffs, MA

Evening in Oak Bluffs on Sunday

Local time

7:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Along the Route

26°F

Rocky Point, NY

44 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

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 Somerville, MA to Oak Bluffs, MA covers 88.2 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 MA 3, I 93, Pilgrims Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.1 miles from Somerville, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.04 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.

Between Somerville, MA and Oak Bluffs, MA, road signs point toward Joint Base Cape Cod and National Cemetery.

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