Origin
Old Harbor, MA
Afternoon in Old Harbor on Monday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Old Harbor, MA to Yarmouth, MA
Drive Time
37m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Old Harbor, MA to Yarmouth, MA covers 18.7 miles and takes about 37m 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, Queen Anne Road, Old Queen Anne Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Mid Cape Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.98 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
9.3 miles from Old Harbor, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 18.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 7.2 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Access Trail.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (Access Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3 miles (MA 28 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Access Trail
Keep slight left at fork onto Access Trail
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MA 28 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 28 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
17.4 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between Old Harbor, MA and Yarmouth, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Dennis.
Boston
9.8 mi in
|
~23m
Dennis
17.2 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Cape Highway | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Queen Anne Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Old Queen Anne Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Union Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Morris Island Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Tisquantum Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Lake Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid Cape Highway
— 7.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Harbor, MA and Yarmouth, MA.
1
Start on Monomoy NWR Nature Trail
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Monomoy NWR Nature Trail
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Access Trail
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Access Trail
3
Turn right onto Tisquantum Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tisquantum Road
4
Continue on Morris Island Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Morris Island Road
5
Continue on Morris Island Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Morris Island Road
6
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on MA 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto Old Queen Anne Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Queen Anne Road
11
Continue on Old Queen Anne Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Queen Anne Road
12
Continue on Queen Anne Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Anne Road
13
Enter roundabout onto Queen Anne Road
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
Queen Anne Road
14
Continue on Queen Anne Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Queen Anne Road
15
Turn right onto MA 124
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Avenue
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
17
Merge onto US 6
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 75
Toward Yarmouth, Dennis
19
Keep slight right at fork
186 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Union Street, Yarmouth, Dennis
20
Turn straight onto Union Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto MA 6A
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto Old Church Street
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old Church Street
23
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 9.3 miles from Old Harbor, MA, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 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 18.7 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.3 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
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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Open the route before leaving Old Harbor, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Old Harbor, MA
This is one driving day of about 18.7 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Old Harbor, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Mid Cape Highway for about 7.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.3 mi from Old Harbor, MA · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.3 miles from Old Harbor, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yarmouth, MA
The final approach into Yarmouth, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Yarmouth, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
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: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
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.
Destination
Yarmouth, MA
Afternoon in Yarmouth on Monday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
47°F
Plymouth, MA
9 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Old Harbor, MA to Yarmouth, MA covers 18.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid Cape Highway, Queen Anne Road, Old Queen Anne Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Old Harbor, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.98 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 18.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (Access Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3 miles (MA 28 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Old Harbor, MA and Yarmouth, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Dennis.
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