How far is Bourne, MA from Old Harbor, MA?

The driving distance from Bourne, MA to Old Harbor, MA is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.28 mi
01h 07m
Flight
33.26 mi
53.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.26 mi
Kilometers
53.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.28 mi
Kilometers
64.82 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Harbor
Sat, Nov 7, 1:16 AM EST
Return by in Bourne
Sat, Nov 7, 2:23 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bourne
2026-11-07T00:08
Arrive Old Harbor
Sat, Nov 7, 1:16 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bourne
9:30 PM EST
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
Barnstable
MA

A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

From Bourne
20.1 mi
00h 33m
To Old Harbor
20.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bourne Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Saturday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
Old Harbor Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Saturday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bourne and Old Harbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bourne and Old Harbor.

  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

    26.1 mi · 36 min · Mid Cape Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port

    58 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Queen Anne Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Queen Anne Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Queen Anne Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2571 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Morris Island Road

    1282 ft · 57 sec · Morris Island Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Morris Island Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Morris Island Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Tisquantum Road

    1706 ft · 1 min · Tisquantum Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Access Trail

    601 ft · 1 min · Access Trail

  23. 23

    Continue on Monomoy NWR Nature Trail

    1059 ft · 2 min · Monomoy NWR Nature Trail

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monomoy NWR Nature Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bourne and Old Harbor.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
26.1 mi · 65%
Sandwich Road
3.73 mi · 9%
Queen Anne Road
3.01 mi · 7%
Old Queen Anne Road
2.83 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.95 mi · 5%
Morris Island Road
1.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

26.1 mi · 00h 36m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnstable
00h 33m from Bourne
Leave By
4:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Bourne and Rain near Old Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bourne to Old Harbor?

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Barnstable is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Bourne and 20.2 miles from Old Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Bourne and Rain near Old Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Barnstable

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Barnstable, 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 Barnstable.

RAIL

Route 128 station

90 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

94 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

96 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

96 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bourne and Old Harbor. Straight-line distance: 33.26 mi (53.53 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 Old Harbor

Old Harbor is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6001100, -69.9827900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Bourne (-70.59892, 41.74122)
End: Old Harbor (-69.98279, 41.60011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.77
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $5.88 $11.77
Mid-grade $4.82 $6.84 $13.67
Premium $5.23 $7.42 $14.84
Diesel $6.30 $8.95 $17.90

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bourne and Old Harbor. The current time is 00:08:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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