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

The driving distance from Nauset Heights, MA to Brewster, MA is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.77 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.82 mi
12.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.82 mi
Kilometers
12.58 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.77 mi
Kilometers
14.11 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewster
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 PM EDT
Return by in Nauset Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nauset Heights
2026-04-15T22:33
Arrive Brewster
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nauset Heights
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Orleans
MA

Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

From Nauset Heights
4.3 mi
00h 09m
To Brewster
4.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Nauset Heights Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
This Afternoon
Using Chatham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
Brewster Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
This Afternoon
Using Chatham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Standish Road

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Standish Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Nauset Heights Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Nauset Heights Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Beach Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Beach Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tonset Road

    1187 ft · 34 sec · Tonset Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Eldredge Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Eldredge Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Route 6A

    1465 ft · 31 sec · Route 6A

  8. 8

    Continue on Cranberry Highway

    691 ft · 17 sec · Cranberry Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 6a

    817 ft · 17 sec · Route 6a

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harwich Road

    91 m · 6 sec · Harwich Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harwich Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
5.12 mi · 58%
Beach Road
1.18 mi · 13%
Eldredge Parkway
0.73 mi · 8%
Nauset Heights Road
0.7 mi · 8%
Route 6A
0.43 mi · 5%
Tonset Road
0.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

4.12 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orleans
00h 09m from Nauset Heights
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nauset Heights and Mostly Sunny near Brewster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 4.3 miles from Nauset Heights and 4.4 miles from Brewster.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nauset Heights and Mostly Sunny near Brewster.

Stop Ideas Near Orleans

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

107 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

108 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

109 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

109 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nauset Heights and Brewster. Straight-line distance: 7.82 mi (12.58 km).

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#1 Nauset Heights

Nauset Heights is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8042800, -69.9430700
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Brewster

#2 Brewster

Town in Massachusetts

Population9,772
Coordinates41.7601100, -70.0828000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Standish Road (-69.943512, 41.800283)
End: Harwich Road (-70.082818, 41.76011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.17 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.62 gal · 2.34 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.36 $2.73
Premium $4.80 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $4.49 $1.39 $2.78

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 Nauset Heights and Brewster. The current time is 22:33:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.