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Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
69.9 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MA
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Barnstable, MA
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The drive from Boston, MA to Barnstable, MA covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MA 3, Mid Cape Highway, Pilgrims Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on MA 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.9 miles from Boston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
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The drive from Boston, MA to Barnstable, MA covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 early in the drive near School Street.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 69.9 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: near the start (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (MA 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto School Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Phinneys Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Boston, MA to Barnstable, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hyannis along the way.
Hyannis
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 3 | 30.9 mi | 39m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 12 mi | 15m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Iyannough Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Phinneys Lane | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hyannis Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Barnstable, MA.
Start on Tremont Street
Turn left onto School Street
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
Turn right onto Water Street
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
Continue on Otis Street
Continue on Kingston Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Turn slight right
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3
Continue on MA 3
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MA 132
Turn left onto Phinneys Lane
Continue on Hyannis Road
Turn right onto Bow Lane
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 69.9 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.9 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barnstable, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Boston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Boston, MA
This is one driving day of about 69.9 miles and 1h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.9 mi from Boston, MA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
A short stop after about 69.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Boston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Barnstable, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Barnstable, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.19 one way
$22.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| premium | $4.82 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Boston on Tuesday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Night in Barnstable on Tuesday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
35 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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