Edgartown to South Beach by Bike
Can you bike from Edgartown to South Beach (Katama)?Yes. It is about 3.5 miles. You ride a few blocks on Edgartown streets, then pick up a flat, easy bike path along Katama Road. There are bike racks just before the beach entrances.
- Distance
- 3.5 miles
- Estimated time
- 20 to 30 minutes one way at 8 to 10 mph
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation
- Pending verification
- Route type
- One way
- Surface
- Paved
- Path or road
- Town streets, then bike path
- Family suitability
- Not yet assessed
- Status
- Not yet field-checked
- Last reviewed
- October 2026
Times assume a relaxed pace of 8 to 10 mph. Family suitability stays "not yet assessed" until we have checked crossings and traffic in person.
This route is highlighted. Thin green lines are the island's other bike paths, and dashed orange lines are roads you share with cars.
Route overview
- Leave the center of Edgartown heading south toward Katama Road.
- After a few blocks, join the bike path beside Katama Road.
- Follow it south to South Beach and lock up at the racks before the entrances.
For a 7-mile loop, continue on the Herring Creek Road path and back to Edgartown.
What you'll see
- South Beach (Katama Beach) on the Atlantic
- Bike racks at the beach entrances
Safety notes
- The first few blocks are on town streets.
- Watch for cars at driveways and side roads along Katama Road.
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