How far is Bourne, MA from Nauset Heights, MA?

The driving distance from Bourne, MA to Nauset Heights, MA is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.97 mi
01h 05m
Flight
34.08 mi
54.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.08 mi
Kilometers
54.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.97 mi
Kilometers
67.54 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nauset Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in Bourne
Thu, Apr 16, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bourne
2026-04-16T00:01
Arrive Nauset Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bourne
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Yarmouth Port
MA

Census designated place

From Bourne
20.9 mi
00h 32m
To Nauset Heights
21 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
Nauset Heights Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Thursday
Using Chatham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bourne and Nauset Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bourne and Nauset Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Perry Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · Perry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sandwich Road

    35 m · 9 sec · Sandwich Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Sandwich Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

    1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    1814 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    33.1 mi · 46 min · Mid Cape Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster

    1663 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 6A East: Orleans

    46 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Route 6A

    593 ft · 17 sec · Route 6A

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Eldredge Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Eldredge Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tonset Road

    1187 ft · 34 sec · Tonset Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Beach Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Beach Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Nauset Heights Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Nauset Heights Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Standish Road

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Standish Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Standish Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bourne and Nauset Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
33.1 mi · 79%
Sandwich Road
3.73 mi · 9%
Beach Road
1.18 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.01 mi · 2%
Eldredge Parkway
0.73 mi · 2%
Nauset Heights Road
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

33.1 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarmouth Port
00h 32m from Bourne
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Bourne and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Nauset Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bourne to Nauset Heights?

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yarmouth Port is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Bourne and 21 miles from Nauset Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Bourne and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Nauset Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Yarmouth Port

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yarmouth Port, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yarmouth Port.

RAIL

Route 128 station

93 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

98 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Providence station

98 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

99 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bourne and Nauset Heights. Straight-line distance: 34.08 mi (54.84 km).

Bourne

#1 Bourne

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,743
Coordinates41.7412200, -70.5989200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nauset Heights

Nauset Heights is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8042800, -69.9430700
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Bourne (-70.59892, 41.74122)
End: Nauset Heights (-69.94307, 41.80428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.61 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.51
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.76 $11.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.80 $7.10 $14.21
Diesel $4.49 $6.64 $13.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bourne and Nauset Heights. The current time is 00:01:50.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.