Origin
Nauset Heights, MA
Night in Nauset Heights on Wednesday
Local time
11:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Nauset Heights, MA to Bourne, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nauset Heights, MA
David Kanigan
Bourne, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
The drive from Nauset Heights, MA to Bourne, MA covers 43 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, Beach Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.1 miles on Mid Cape Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
21.5 miles from Nauset Heights, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 43 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 34.1 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 3.1 miles in near Tonset Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (Tonset Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (MA 6A / Route 6A): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.1 mi into trip
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~7m in
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Tonset Road
Turn left onto Tonset Road
Navigation decision point
6
4 mi into trip
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~10m in
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MA 6A / Route 6A
Turn left onto MA 6A / Route 6A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
4.3 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the ramp toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
7
38.7 mi into trip
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~59m in
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MA 6A
Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 55
Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
7
39.3 mi into trip
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~1h in
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Sandwich Road
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left 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 Nauset Heights, MA to Bourne, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
4.3 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Cape Highway | 34.1 mi | 47m |
| 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 |
| MA 6A | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Route 6A | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid Cape Highway
— 34.1 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nauset Heights, MA and Bourne, MA.
1
Start on Standish Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Standish Road
2
Continue on Nauset Heights Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nauset Heights Road
3
Continue on Beach Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Beach Road
4
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto Tonset Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Tonset Road
6
Continue on Eldredge Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eldredge Parkway
7
Turn left onto MA 6A
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Route 6A
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
9
Merge onto US 6
34 mi
·
47 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
10
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mid Cape Highway
11
Take the exit onto MA 6A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 6A
Exit 55
Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Use the straight lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Sandwich Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Perry Avenue
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Perry Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Perry Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.5 miles from Nauset Heights, MA, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.5 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bourne, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Nauset Heights, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nauset Heights, MA
This is one driving day of about 43 miles and 1h 7m.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Mid Cape Highway for about 34.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Nauset Heights, MA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Nauset Heights, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bourne, MA
The final approach into Bourne, 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
$6.88 one way
$13.76 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.50 | $15.01 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.16 | $16.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
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
Bourne, MA
Night in Bourne on Wednesday
Local time
11:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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.
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 Nauset Heights, MA to Bourne, MA covers 43 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, Beach Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 miles from Nauset Heights, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.88 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 1h 7m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (Tonset Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (MA 6A / Route 6A): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Nauset Heights, MA to Bourne, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
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