Origin
Sandwich, MA
Evening in Sandwich on Friday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandwich, MA to Old Harbor, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandwich, MA
Costin Cerednicenco
Trip Overview
The drive from Sandwich, MA to Old Harbor, MA covers 34 miles and takes about 58m 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 20.8 miles on Mid Cape Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 34 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 20.8 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 early in the drive near MA 6A / Route 6A.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34 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: near the start (MA 6A / Route 6A): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 6 / Mid Cape Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MA 6A / Route 6A
Turn right onto MA 6A / Route 6A
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 6 / Mid Cape Highway
Merge onto US 6 / Mid Cape Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
24.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 82
Toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
7
24.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
5
31.1 mi into trip
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~47m in
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Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sandwich, MA and Old Harbor, MA, road signs point toward Provincetown, Brewster and Harwich Port.
Provincetown
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
Brewster
24.2 mi in
|
~34m
Harwich Port
24.4 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Cape Highway | 20.8 mi | 28m |
| Queen Anne Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Old Queen Anne Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Route 6A | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Morris Island Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Quaker Meeting House Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Tisquantum Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid Cape Highway
— 20.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandwich, MA and Old Harbor, MA.
1
Start on Jarves Street
73 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jarves Street
2
Turn right onto MA 6A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 6A
3
Turn right onto Quaker Meeting House Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Quaker Meeting House Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
5
Merge onto US 6
21 mi
·
28 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 82
Toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
7
Keep slight right at fork
191 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
8
Turn straight onto MA 124
363 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Avenue
9
Turn left onto Queen Anne Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Queen Anne Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Queen Anne Road
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
Queen Anne Road
11
Continue on Queen Anne Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Anne Road
12
Continue on Old Queen Anne Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Queen Anne Road
13
Continue on Old Queen Anne Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Queen Anne Road
14
Turn left onto MA 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
16
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn straight onto Morris Island Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Morris Island Road
19
Continue on Morris Island Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Morris Island Road
20
Continue on Tisquantum Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tisquantum Road
21
Turn left onto Access Trail
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Access Trail
22
Continue on Monomoy NWR Nature Trail
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Monomoy NWR Nature Trail
23
Arrive at destination
Monomoy NWR Nature Trail
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Sandwich, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Sandwich, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Old Harbor, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Old Harbor, 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
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Old Harbor, MA
Evening in Old Harbor on Friday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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.
Temperature spread
11 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
58m 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 Sandwich, MA to Old Harbor, MA covers 34 miles and takes about 58m 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 17 miles from Sandwich, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.44 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 34 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: near the start (MA 6A / Route 6A): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 6 / Mid Cape Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sandwich, MA and Old Harbor, MA, road signs point toward Provincetown, Brewster and Harwich Port.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cape Cod National Seashore and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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