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Trip from Nauset Heights, MA to Yarmouth, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

20.4 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Nauset Heights, MA, MA

Nauset Heights, MA

David Kanigan

Downtown Yarmouth, MA, MA

Yarmouth, MA

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Nauset Heights, MA to Yarmouth, MA covers 20.4 miles and takes about 34m 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, Beach Road, Union Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Mid Cape Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.26 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

10.2 miles from Nauset Heights, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 20.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 14.2 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near MA 6A / Route 6A.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 4 miles (MA 6A / Route 6A): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.
4
4.3 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
6
18.9 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward Yarmouth, Dennis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 75 Toward Yarmouth, Dennis
7
19.1 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Union Street, Yarmouth, Dennis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Union Street, Yarmouth, Dennis
4
20.3 mi into trip | ~34m in | MA 6A / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 6A / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Nauset Heights, MA and Yarmouth, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Dennis.

Boston

4.3 mi in | ~10m

Dennis

18.9 mi in | ~31m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mid Cape Highway 14.2 mi 20m
Beach Road 1.2 mi 2m
Union Street 1.2 mi 2m
Main Street 1 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
Longest stretch: Mid Cape Highway — 14.2 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nauset Heights, MA and Yarmouth, 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

14 mi · 20 min · Mid Cape Highway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 45 sec
Exit 75 Toward Yarmouth, Dennis
11

Keep slight right at fork

186 ft · 5 sec
Toward Union Street, Yarmouth, Dennis
12

Turn straight onto Union Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Union Street
13

At end of road, turn left onto MA 6A

70 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
14

Turn right onto Old Church Street

53 ft · 1 sec · Old Church Street
15

Arrive at destination

Old Church Street

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 10.2 miles from Nauset Heights, MA, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.2 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 20 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.2 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yarmouth, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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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 20.4 miles and 34m.

At 20.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Mid Cape Highway for about 14.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.2 mi from Nauset Heights, MA · 19m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Yarmouth Port, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harwich, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.2 miles from Nauset Heights, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Yarmouth, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Yarmouth, 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

$3.26 one way

$6.53 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $3.56 $7.12
premium $4.82 $3.87 $7.75
diesel $5.61 $4.50 $9.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Jun 2, 2022

Origin

Nauset Heights, MA

Late night in Nauset Heights on Thursday

Local time

12:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

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Unavailable

Destination

Yarmouth, MA

Late night in Yarmouth on Thursday

Local time

12:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

34m 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 Yarmouth, MA covers 20.4 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid Cape Highway, Beach Road, Union Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 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 $3.26 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 20.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 4 miles (MA 6A / Route 6A): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Nauset Heights, MA and Yarmouth, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Dennis.

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