Origin
Harwich, MA
Afternoon in Harwich on Thursday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harwich, MA to Nauset Heights, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harwich, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Nauset Heights, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Harwich, MA to Nauset Heights, MA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Orleans Road, South Orleans Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Orleans Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 12.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Orleans Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near MA 39 / Orleans Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (MA 39 / Orleans Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (Tonset Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MA 39 / Orleans Road
Enter roundabout onto MA 39 / Orleans Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Tonset Road
Turn right onto Tonset Road
Navigation decision point
3
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orleans Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| South Orleans Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Harwich Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Beach Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Nauset Heights Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Tonset Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Standish Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Orleans Road
— 5.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harwich, MA and Nauset Heights, MA.
1
Start on MA 39
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on MA 39
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Orleans Road
3
Enter roundabout onto MA 39
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Orleans Road
4
Continue on MA 39
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Orleans Road
5
Continue on MA 39
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Harwich Road
6
Turn left
97 ft
·
3 sec
7
Turn slight right onto MA 28
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Orleans Road
8
Turn right onto Tonset Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Tonset Road
9
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Beach Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Beach Road
11
Continue on Nauset Heights Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nauset Heights Road
12
Continue on Standish Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Standish Road
13
Arrive at destination
Standish Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.1 mi from Harwich, MA · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 12.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.1 miles from Harwich, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Nauset Heights, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Nauset Heights on Thursday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
41°F
Plymouth, MA
6 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
23m 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 Harwich, MA to Nauset Heights, MA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Orleans Road, South Orleans Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Harwich, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.97 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 is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (MA 39 / Orleans Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (Tonset Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Harwich, MA to Nauset Heights, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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