Origin
Nauset Heights, MA
Late night in Nauset Heights on Thursday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Nauset Heights, MA to Brewster, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nauset Heights, MA
David Kanigan
Brewster, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Nauset Heights, MA to Brewster, MA covers 8.8 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Beach Road, Eldredge Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.41 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
4.4 miles from Nauset Heights, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 8.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near Tonset Road.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Nauset Heights, MA to Brewster, MA is easy. At 19m with 13% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 8.7 miles (MA 124 / Harwich Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Tonset Road
Turn left onto Tonset Road
Navigation decision point
6
4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MA 6A / Route 6A
Turn left onto MA 6A / Route 6A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
8.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MA 124 / Harwich Road
Turn left onto MA 124 / Harwich Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 5.1 mi | 10m |
| Beach Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Eldredge Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nauset Heights Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Route 6A | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tonset Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Standish Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Route 6a | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 5.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nauset Heights, MA and Brewster, 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
Continue on MA 6A
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Cranberry Highway
9
Continue on MA 6A
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Route 6a
10
Continue on MA 6A
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto MA 124
297 ft
·
6 sec
·
Harwich Road
12
Arrive at destination
MA 124
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 4.4 miles from Nauset Heights, MA, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.1 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 8.8 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.4 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brewster, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Nauset Heights, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nauset Heights, MA
This is one driving day of about 8.8 miles and 19m.
At 8.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Main Street for about 5.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.4 mi from Nauset Heights, MA · 10m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 8.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.4 miles from Nauset Heights, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brewster, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brewster, 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
$1.41 one way
$2.82 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Brewster, MA
Late night in Brewster on Thursday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
19m 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 Brewster, MA covers 8.8 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Beach Road, Eldredge Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 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 $1.41 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 Nauset Heights, MA to Brewster, MA is easy. At 19m with 13% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 8.7 miles (MA 124 / Harwich Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Nauset Heights, MA to Brewster, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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