Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
88.2 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
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 Highland Avenue, Medford Street, McGrath Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 20m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 88.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Somerville, MA to Oak Bluffs, 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 Somerville, MA to Oak Bluffs, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Medford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McGrath Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 93 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 93 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 3 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pilgrims Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pilgrim Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Oak Bluffs, MA.
Start on the route
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Continue on Medford Street
Turn left onto McGrath Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston
Turn slight right onto I 93 South: Boston
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
Continue on Sandwich Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary
Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
Exit the rotary
Continue on Locust Street
Continue on Woods Hole Road
Turn left onto Crane Street
Keep slight right to continue on Cowdry Road
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn left
Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
Continue straight
Continue on Oak Bluffs Avenue
Continue on Lake Avenue
Turn left onto Siloam Avenue
Continue on Siloam Avenue
Turn left onto Jordan Crossing
Turn right onto Butler Avenue
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 80 miles or 2h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.1 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Bluffs, MA than in the middle of the route.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.1 mi from Somerville, MA · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.1 miles from Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$14.04 one way
$28.08 round trip
| 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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.26 | $4.23 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.72 | $3.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.3 | 0 | $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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Somerville on Saturday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Oak Bluffs on Saturday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°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
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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