Origin
Falmouth, MA
Late night in Falmouth on Thursday
Local time
2:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Falmouth, MA to Nauset Heights, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Falmouth, MA
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Nauset Heights, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Falmouth, MA to Nauset Heights, MA covers 45.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elm Arch Way, Main Street, Davis Straits for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 45.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elm Arch Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Falmouth, MA to Nauset Heights, MA is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Falmouth, MA to Nauset Heights, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Arch Way | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Davis Straits | — | — |
| Teaticket Highway | — | — |
| East Falmouth Highway | — | — |
| Waquoit Highway | — | — |
| Falmouth Road | — | — |
| Mashpee Rotary Circle | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Elm Arch Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth, MA and Nauset Heights, MA.
1
Start on the route
95 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
184 ft
·
12 sec
·
Elm Arch Way
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Davis Straits
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Davis Straits
5
Continue on Teaticket Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Teaticket Highway
6
Continue on East Falmouth Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Falmouth Highway
7
Continue on Waquoit Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Waquoit Highway
8
Continue on Falmouth Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Falmouth Road
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mashpee Rotary Circle
322 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mashpee Rotary Circle
10
Exit the rotary onto Falmouth Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Falmouth Road
11
Turn left onto Cotuit Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Cotuit Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prospect Street
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prospect Street
13
Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
266 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
15
Exit the roundabout onto US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
16
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster
18
Keep slight right to continue on MA 6A East: Orleans
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
MA 6A East: Orleans
19
Turn right onto Route 6A
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Route 6A
20
Turn right onto Eldredge Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eldredge Parkway
21
Continue on Tonset Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Tonset Road
22
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
23
Continue on Beach Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Beach Road
24
Continue on Nauset Heights Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nauset Heights Road
25
Continue on Standish Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Standish Road
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Falmouth, MA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Falmouth, 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
$7.25 one way
$14.50 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Nauset Heights on Thursday
Local time
2:53 AM
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 14m 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 Falmouth, MA to Nauset Heights, MA covers 45.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Arch Way, Main Street, Davis Straits. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 miles from Falmouth, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.25 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.
The drive from Falmouth, MA to Nauset Heights, MA is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Falmouth, MA to Nauset Heights, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Falmouth, MA to Nauset Heights, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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