Origin
Bourne, MA
Evening in Bourne on Thursday
Local time
7:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bourne, MA to Nauset Heights, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bourne, MA
Italo Melo
Nauset Heights, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Bourne, MA to Nauset Heights, MA covers 42 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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, Beach Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.1 miles on Mid Cape Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 42 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 33.1 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 9 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
6/10
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 42 miles you will encounter 9 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 9 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
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~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
|
~8m in
|
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
37.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 89
Toward MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster
6
37.8 mi into trip
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~55m in
|
MA 6A / Route 6A
Turn right onto MA 6A / Route 6A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bourne, MA to Nauset Heights, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Brewster along the way.
Brewster
37.5 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Cape Highway | 33.1 mi | 46m |
| Sandwich Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Beach Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Eldredge Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nauset Heights Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mid-Cape Connector | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tonset Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid Cape Highway
— 33.1 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourne, MA and Nauset Heights, 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
33 mi
·
46 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 89
Toward MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster
8
Keep slight right at fork
150 ft
·
5 sec
Toward MA 6A East: Orleans
9
Turn right onto MA 6A
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Route 6A
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Eldredge Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eldredge Parkway
11
Continue on Tonset Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Tonset Road
12
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on Beach Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Beach Road
14
Continue on Nauset Heights Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nauset Heights Road
15
Continue on Standish Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Standish Road
16
Arrive at destination
Standish Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from Bourne, MA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Bourne, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nauset Heights, MA
The final approach into Nauset Heights, 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
$6.72 one way
$13.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Nauset Heights, MA
Evening in Nauset Heights on Thursday
Local time
7:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 5m 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 Nauset Heights, MA covers 42 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid Cape Highway, Sandwich Road, Beach Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21 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 $6.72 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 42 miles you will encounter 9 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.
On the drive from Bourne, MA to Nauset Heights, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Brewster along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cape Cod National Seashore and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
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