Origin
Mashpee, MA
Afternoon in Mashpee on Thursday
Local time
3:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mashpee, MA to Nauset Heights, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 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
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mashpee, MA
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Nauset Heights, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Mashpee, MA to Nauset Heights, MA covers 35.7 miles and takes about 58m 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, Main Street, Cotuit Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on Mid Cape Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 35.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 23.3 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Great Neck Road North.
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 35.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Great Neck Road North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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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Great Neck Road North
Keep slight right at fork onto Great Neck Road North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Enter roundabout toward US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
6
31.2 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 6A East: Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 6A East: Orleans
6
31.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
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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.
Between Mashpee, MA and Nauset Heights, MA, road signs point toward Provincetown and Brewster.
Provincetown
7.7 mi in
|
~14m
Brewster
31.2 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Cape Highway | 23.3 mi | 32m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Cotuit Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Falmouth Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Beach Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Eldredge Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nauset Heights Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid Cape Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mashpee, MA and Nauset Heights, MA.
1
Start on this road
29 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Great Neck Road North
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
Great Neck Road North
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Great Neck Road North
202 ft
·
4 sec
·
Great Neck Road North
4
Turn straight onto MA 130
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on MA 130
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Cotuit Road
6
Turn left onto MA 28
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Falmouth Road
7
Turn left onto MA 149
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Cotuit Road
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 149
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prospect Street
9
Continue on MA 149
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Street
10
Enter roundabout
265 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
11
Continue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
12
Merge onto US 6
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 89
Toward MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster
14
Keep slight right at fork
150 ft
·
5 sec
Toward MA 6A East: Orleans
15
Turn right onto MA 6A
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Route 6A
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Eldredge Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eldredge Parkway
17
Continue on Tonset Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Tonset Road
18
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on Beach Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Beach Road
20
Continue on Nauset Heights Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nauset Heights Road
21
Continue on Standish Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Standish Road
22
Arrive at destination
Standish Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Mashpee, MA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Mashpee, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nauset Heights, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Nauset Heights, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.71 one way
$11.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Nauset Heights on Thursday
Local time
3:32 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
58m 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 Mashpee, MA to Nauset Heights, MA covers 35.7 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid Cape Highway, Main Street, Cotuit Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 miles from Mashpee, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.71 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 35.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Great Neck Road North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mashpee, MA and Nauset Heights, MA, road signs point toward Provincetown and Brewster.
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