Vineyard Haven to Oak Bluffs by Bike
Can you bike from Vineyard Haven to Oak Bluffs?Yes, but mostly on roads. Short shared-use path sections run along Beach Road and Eastville Avenue near Vineyard Haven. After that you ride East Chop Drive, a quieter and more scenic road than Beach Road, into Oak Bluffs.
- Distance
- 3 miles
- Estimated time
- 20 to 25 minutes at 8 to 10 mph
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation
- Pending verification
- Route type
- One way
- Surface
- Paved roads
- Path or road
- Mostly shared road
- 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 Vineyard Haven heading east on Beach Road, using the short shared-use path where it runs beside the road.
- Continue on the Eastville Avenue path toward East Chop.
- Ride East Chop Drive around the bluff, sharing the road with cars.
- Come down into Oak Bluffs harbor and the ferry terminal.
What you'll see
- East Chop and the East Chop Lighthouse
- Views over Vineyard Sound
Safety notes
- Once you leave the short path sections, you share the road with cars.
- Parts of the route carry heavy traffic, so use caution.
- Expect a few hills.
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