How far is Bourne, MA from Dennis, MA?
The driving distance from Bourne, MA to Dennis, MA is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bourne and Dennis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourne and Dennis.
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Start on Perry Avenue
33 m · 7 sec · Perry Avenue
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Turn right onto Sandwich Road
35 m · 9 sec · Sandwich Road
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Continue on Sandwich Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Sandwich Road
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Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector
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Take the exit straight
1814 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Yarmouthport, West Yarmouth
967 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Willow Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Willow Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 6A
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 6A
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Turn right
59 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bourne and Dennis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mid Cape Highway
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
16.7 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bourne to Dennis?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Barnstable is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Bourne and 13.7 miles from Dennis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near West Barnstable
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Barnstable.
Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bourne and Dennis. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.61 km).
#1 Bourne
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 19,743 |
| Coordinates | 41.7412200, -70.5989200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dennis
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 13,890 |
| Coordinates | 41.7353900, -70.1939100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dennis (-70.19391, 41.73539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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