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Directions to Woods Hole:  Map directions to the Woods Hole Terminal

From Boston to Woods Hole:

Take the Southeast Expressway - Route 93 South to fork at end. Bear right, staying on Route 93 South toward Route 95. Stay on the left, as you will soon come to Exit 4. Bear left, heading toward Brockton, Fall River. Continue to Route 495 South and exit on the right toward Cape Cod. Continue over the Cape Cod Canal on the Bourne Bridge and follow Route 28 to Woods Hole.

From the Northern and Western Suburbs of Boston to Woods Hole:
Take Interstate 95 South (also known in Massachusetts as Route 128) to Interstate 93 North toward Braintree/Cape Cod. After you leave Interstate 95, get in the right lane. Take Exit 4 toward Brockton, Fall River. Continue to Route 495 South and exit on the right toward Cape Cod. Continue over the Cape Cod Canal on the Bourne Bridge and follow Route 28 to Woods Hole.

From New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island to Woods Hole:
Take Interstate 95 North to Providence, Rhode Island. Then, follow the Cape Cod indicators to Interstate 195. At the end, take a right onto Route 25 East to Cape Cod. Cross over the Cape Cod Canal on the Bourne Bridge and follow Route 28 to Woods Hole.

Some Driving Distances

  • Woods Hole to Falmouth Center: 4 miles
  • Woods Hole to Hyannis: 26 miles, 45 minutes
  • Woods Hole to Boston: 75 miles
  • Woods Hole to Providence: 70 miles
  • Woods Hole to Bourne Bridge: 20 miles, 30 minutes


Easy Arrival Procedures
All passengers and vehicles must arrive at the dock at least one-half hour prior to scheduled departure time ready for boarding. We suggest you arrive forty-five minutes to one hour prior to the scheduled departure time during the summer months, particularly, July and August. Passenger capacity may be reached on popular sailings prior to departure time.

Upon arrival at the terminal, our uniformed attendants will direct you to a convenient location for unloading of passengers and baggage. Public restrooms are available on board each vessel and inside our terminals.

Beverages, sandwiches and snacks are available at the food service concessions on our vessels.

Travel time between Woods Hole and Martha's Vineyard is approximately forty-five minutes.


Driving Directions Assistance: In some instances, we may provide an address that will be different than our physical address. This address change allows us to assist you with more accurate maps and internet based driving directions.

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