Origin
Bourne, MA
Evening in Bourne on Thursday
Local time
6:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bourne, MA to Old Harbor, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bourne, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
The drive from Bourne, MA to Old Harbor, MA covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mid Cape Highway, Sandwich Road, Queen Anne Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.1 miles on Mid Cape Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 40.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mid Cape Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sandwich Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sandwich Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (Mid-Cape Connector): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (US 6 / Mid Cape Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Sandwich Road
Turn right onto Sandwich Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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Mid-Cape Connector
Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
4.4 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 6 / Mid Cape Highway
Merge onto US 6 / Mid Cape Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
30.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 82
Toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
7
30.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bourne, MA and Old Harbor, MA, road signs point toward Brewster and Harwich Port.
Brewster
30.4 mi in
|
~44m
Harwich Port
30.7 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Cape Highway | 26.1 mi | 35m |
| Sandwich Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Queen Anne Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Old Queen Anne Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Morris Island Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Tisquantum Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Mid-Cape Connector | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid Cape Highway
— 26.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourne, MA and Old Harbor, MA.
1
Start on Perry Avenue
108 ft
·
7 sec
·
Perry Avenue
2
Turn right onto Sandwich Road
115 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sandwich Road
3
Continue on Sandwich Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Sandwich Road
4
Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Mid-Cape Connector
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
6
Merge onto US 6
26 mi
·
35 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 82
Toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
8
Keep slight right at fork
191 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
9
Turn straight onto MA 124
363 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Avenue
10
Turn left onto Queen Anne Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Queen Anne Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Queen Anne Road
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
Queen Anne Road
12
Continue on Queen Anne Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Anne Road
13
Continue on Old Queen Anne Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Queen Anne Road
14
Continue on Old Queen Anne Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Queen Anne Road
15
Turn left onto MA 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
17
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn straight onto Morris Island Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Morris Island Road
20
Continue on Morris Island Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Morris Island Road
21
Continue on Tisquantum Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tisquantum Road
22
Turn left onto Access Trail
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Access Trail
23
Continue on Monomoy NWR Nature Trail
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Monomoy NWR Nature Trail
24
Arrive at destination
Monomoy NWR Nature Trail
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Bourne, MA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Bourne, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Old Harbor, MA
The final approach into Old Harbor, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.03 | $14.07 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Old Harbor, MA
Evening in Old Harbor on Thursday
Local time
6:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bourne, MA to Old Harbor, MA covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid Cape Highway, Sandwich Road, Queen Anne Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Bourne, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sandwich Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (Mid-Cape Connector): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (US 6 / Mid Cape Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bourne, MA and Old Harbor, MA, road signs point toward Brewster and Harwich Port.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cape Cod National Seashore and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
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