How far is Eastham, MA from Nauset Heights, MA?
The driving distance from Eastham, MA to Nauset Heights, MA is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eastham and Nauset Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastham and Nauset Heights.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Samoset Road
22 m · 6 sec · Samoset Road
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.5 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Orleans Rotary
814 ft · 28 sec · Route 6A
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Exit the rotary onto Route 6A
2737 ft · 1 min · Route 6A
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Orleans Road
36 m · 3 sec · South Orleans Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Orleans Road
2311 ft · 1 min · South Orleans Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Beach Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Beach Road
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Continue on Nauset Heights Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Nauset Heights Road
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Continue on Standish Road
1043 ft · 36 sec · Standish Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Standish Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastham and Nauset Heights.
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.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.47 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog leaving Eastham and 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 Eastham to Nauset Heights?
The road trip is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Orleans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Eastham and 3.5 miles from Nauset Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.97 one way or $1.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog around Eastham and Mostly Sunny near Nauset Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Orleans
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 Orleans.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eastham and Nauset Heights. Straight-line distance: 2.39 mi (3.84 km).
#1 Eastham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 4,902 |
| Coordinates | 41.8301100, -69.9739100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nauset Heights
Nauset Heights is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8042800, -69.9430700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nauset Heights (-69.94307, 41.80428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
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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