How far is Falmouth, MA from Nauset Heights, MA?
The driving distance from Falmouth, MA to Nauset Heights, MA is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falmouth and Nauset Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and Nauset Heights.
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Start on the route
29 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
56 m · 12 sec · Elm Arch Way
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Davis Straits
2003 ft · 51 sec · Davis Straits
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Continue on Teaticket Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Teaticket Highway
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Continue on East Falmouth Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Falmouth Highway
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Continue on Waquoit Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Waquoit Highway
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Continue on Falmouth Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mashpee Rotary Circle
98 m · 5 sec · Falmouth Road
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Exit the rotary onto Falmouth Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Falmouth Road
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Turn left onto Cotuit Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Cotuit Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prospect Street
21 m · 1 sec · Prospect Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
81 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
702 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
23.3 mi · 33 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster
1663 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 6A East: Orleans
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Route 6A
593 ft · 17 sec · Route 6A
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Turn right onto Eldredge Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · Eldredge Parkway
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Continue on Tonset Road
1187 ft · 34 sec · Tonset Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 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 Falmouth and Nauset Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mid Cape Highway
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Falmouth 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 Falmouth to Nauset Heights?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 22.6 miles from Falmouth and 22.7 miles from Nauset Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Falmouth and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Nauset Heights.
Stop Ideas Near 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 Barnstable.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Nauset Heights. Straight-line distance: 38.81 mi (62.46 km).
#1 Falmouth
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 31,107 |
| Coordinates | 41.5515000, -70.6147500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.22 | $12.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
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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