Origin
Oak Bluffs, MA
Night in Oak Bluffs on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
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Trip from Oak Bluffs, MA to Lowell, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 6m
Distance
113.8 mi
183 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 55m
★
6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Bluffs, MA
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Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Traveling from Oak Bluffs to Lowell covers 113.8 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 6 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to make the trip happen. The route transitions through the Northeast, moving from the coastal environment of Martha’s Vineyard toward the urban landscape of Lowell. It is a straightforward trek that works well if you are looking for a practical, one-day transit between these two Massachusetts locations.
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
56.9 miles from Oak Bluffs, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 22.5 mi | 30m |
| I 495 | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Amvets Highway | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| US 3 | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| MA 25 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry | 8.5 mi | 44m |
| West Falmouth Highway | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| General MacArthur Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 22.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Bluffs, MA and Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Butler Avenue
172 ft
·
25 sec
·
Butler Avenue
2
Turn left onto Jordan Crossing
254 ft
·
31 sec
·
Jordan Crossing
3
At end of road, turn right onto Siloam Avenue
334 ft
·
14 sec
·
Siloam Avenue
4
Continue on Siloam Avenue
498 ft
·
25 sec
·
Siloam Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lake Avenue
6
Turn sharp left onto Sea View Avenue
441 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sea View Avenue
7
Turn right onto Oak Bluffs Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Oak Bluffs Avenue
8
Turn slight left onto Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
8.5 mi
·
44 min
·
Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
9
Continue
203 ft
·
18 sec
10
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
416 ft
·
21 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
11
Merge onto Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Woods Hole Road
12
Continue on Locust Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Avenue
15
Continue on MA 28
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
West Falmouth Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
17
Continue on MA 28
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
402 ft
·
13 sec
·
MA 28
19
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
20
Continue on MA 25
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 25
21
Continue on I 495
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
23
Merge onto MA 24
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto I 95
23 mi
·
30 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 50A-B
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
31
Continue on US 3
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 3
32
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 81B-C
Toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
35
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 81C
Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
36
Turn right onto MA 110
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chelmsford Street
37
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
314 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cambridge Street
38
Turn left onto Hale Street
486 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hale Street
39
Arrive at destination
Hale Street
Trip Plan
To keep your 3-hour journey stress-free, plan for at least one stop to break up the drive. Since the total mileage is just under 114 miles, you have significant flexibility with your departure time, though checking for typical New England traffic patterns remains a smart move. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early on, as the $18 cost estimate assumes steady driving conditions. Given the mix of highway and local roads, stay alert during the transitions between Amvets Highway and the larger interstates. Prioritizing a single, well-timed break will ensure you arrive in Lowell refreshed rather than fatigued by the mixed driving conditions.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.9 miles from Oak Bluffs, MA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.5 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 25 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.9 miles or 1h 52m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near 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.
+
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 113.8 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 22.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.9 miles from Oak Bluffs, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 74.3 and 111.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
74.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
9
77.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
8
100.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
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 50A-B
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike,...
9
100.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
8
111.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m in
Take the exit toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
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 81B-C
Toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlbor...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.21 one way
$36.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
| premium | $4.82 | $21.61 | $43.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.13 | $50.25 |
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: 39.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.95 | $5.46 |
| Efficient EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.96 | $4.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.93 | $7.28 |
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
Lowell, MA
Night in Lowell on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
3h 6m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 113.8
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...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 98.1
View on nps.gov
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
$15
near mile 74.5
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 74.5
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.
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 86.3
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...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 39.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed profile, balancing local travel with faster highway segments. You will spend about 55% of your time on highways like I-95, I-495, and Amvets Highway. While you will encounter stretches of interstate, the longest uninterrupted run is only 22.5 miles on I-95, meaning you will frequently navigate changes in road type. Expect a transition from slower, coastal-adjacent driving to more consistent highway speeds as you move inland. The road personality shifts from local transit to more structured interstate driving as you progress toward your destination.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 74.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 113.8 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 74.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.4 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
229 ft
-2 ft
Total Climb
314 ft
Total Descent
84 ft
Highest Point
229 ft
~105.7 mi in
Elevation Range
231 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oak Bluffs, MA and Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington and Nashua New Hampshire.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
77.4 mi in
|
~2h 18m
|
via US 1
Middlesex Turnpike
100.6 mi in
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~2h 49m
Burlington
100.6 mi in
|
~2h 49m
Nashua New Hampshire
100.6 mi in
|
~2h 49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 113.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lowell, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 74.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.4 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Lowell, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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