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 Harwich, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
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.
Nauset Heights, MA
David Kanigan
Harwich, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Nauset Heights, MA to Harwich, MA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 24m 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 3.7 miles on Orleans Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.97 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
6.1 miles from Nauset Heights, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 24m 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 3.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
104 ft
26 ft
Total Climb
154 ft
Total Descent
123 ft
Highest Point
104 ft
~6.1 mi in
Elevation Range
78 ft
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 24m 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 3.1 miles (Tonset Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (MA 28 / South Orleans Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (MA 39 / Orleans Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MA 28 / South Orleans Road
Turn left onto MA 28 / South Orleans Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MA 39 / Orleans Road
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 39 / Orleans Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MA 39 / Orleans Road
Enter roundabout onto MA 39 / Orleans Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orleans Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| South Orleans Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Harwich Road | 1.2 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
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nauset Heights, MA and Harwich, 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
·
37 sec
·
Tonset Road
6
Turn left onto MA 28
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Orleans Road
7
Turn straight onto MA 39
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Harwich Road
8
Continue on MA 39
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Orleans Road
9
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 39
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Orleans Road
10
Enter roundabout onto MA 39
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
Orleans Road
11
Continue on MA 39
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Orleans Road
12
Continue on MA 39
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
MA 39
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 6.1 miles from Nauset Heights, MA, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.7 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 12 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.1 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harwich, 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 12.3 miles and 24m.
At 12.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Orleans Road for about 3.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.1 mi from Nauset Heights, MA · 13m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.1 miles from Nauset Heights, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Harwich, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Harwich, 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
$1.97 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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Harwich, MA
Late night in Harwich on Thursday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
24m 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 Harwich, MA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 24m 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 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 $1.97 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 24m 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 3.1 miles (Tonset Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (MA 28 / South Orleans Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (MA 39 / Orleans Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Nauset Heights, MA to Harwich, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 26 ft to 104 ft elevation with about 154 ft of total climbing.
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