How far is Nauset Heights, MA from Falmouth, MA?
The driving distance from Nauset Heights, MA to Falmouth, MA is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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 10m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nauset Heights and Falmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nauset Heights and Falmouth.
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Start on Standish Road
1043 ft · 36 sec · Standish Road
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Continue on Nauset Heights Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Nauset Heights Road
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Continue on Beach Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Beach Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Tonset Road
1187 ft · 34 sec · Tonset Road
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Continue on Eldredge Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · Eldredge Parkway
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Turn left onto Route 6A
1465 ft · 31 sec · Route 6A
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
1983 ft · 50 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 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable
1116 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 149 South: Osterville, Marstons Mills
35 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Meetinghouse Way
82 m · 5 sec · Meetinghouse Way
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Continue on Prospect Street
536 ft · 12 sec · Prospect Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prospect Street
48 m · 3 sec · Prospect Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street
909 ft · 18 sec · Prospect Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Prospect Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cotuit Road
16 m · 1 sec · Cotuit Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Cotuit Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Cotuit Road
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Turn right onto Falmouth Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Falmouth Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mashpee Rotary Circle
130 m · 7 sec · Falmouth Road
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Exit the rotary onto Falmouth Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Road
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Continue on Waquoit Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Waquoit Highway
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Continue on East Falmouth Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Falmouth Highway
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Continue on Teaticket Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Teaticket Highway
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Continue on Davis Straits
2022 ft · 52 sec · Davis Straits
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Elm Arch Way
56 m · 14 sec · Elm Arch Way
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nauset Heights and Falmouth.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nauset Heights and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Falmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nauset Heights to Falmouth?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 22.9 miles from Nauset Heights and 22.9 miles from Falmouth.
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 6.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nauset Heights and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Falmouth.
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 Nauset Heights and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 38.81 mi (62.46 km).
#1 Nauset Heights
Nauset Heights is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8042800, -69.9430700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falmouth
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 31,107 |
| Coordinates | 41.5515000, -70.6147500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cahoon Court (-70.61441, 41.551467)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
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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