Oak Bluffs to Edgartown by Bike

Beach Road line Bike path

Can you bike from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown?Yes. A paved bike path runs about 6 miles along Beach Road from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown. It's flat, easy, and the island's most popular ride.
Distance
6 miles
Estimated time
35 to 45 minutes one way at a relaxed 8 to 10 mph
Difficulty
Easy
Elevation
Pending verification
Route type
One way
Surface
Paved
Path or road
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

  1. Start in Oak Bluffs near the ferry terminal and head south toward Seaview Avenue and Beach Road.
  2. Pick up the paved bike path beside the road and follow it along the shore past State Beach and Sengekontacket Pond.
  3. Continue into Edgartown. Expect to ride the last stretch on town streets.

To make a loop, come back on the bike paths along the Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road and County Road.

What you'll see

  • Views of Nantucket Sound and Sengekontacket Pond
  • State Beach (Joseph Sylvia State Beach) along the way

Safety notes

  • The path can narrow in places and is often sandy from windblown sand.
  • It gets crowded with beachgoers in summer.
  • Watch for cars crossing the path at side roads and driveways.

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