How far is Nauset Heights, MA from Harwich, MA?
The driving distance from Nauset Heights, MA to Harwich, MA is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Halfway Point
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Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nauset Heights and Harwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nauset Heights and Harwich.
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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 · 37 sec · Tonset Road
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Turn left onto South Orleans Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Orleans Road
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Turn straight onto Harwich Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Harwich Road
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Continue on South Orleans Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Orleans Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Orleans Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Orleans Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Road
34 m · 3 sec · Orleans Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Orleans Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Orleans Road
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Continue on Main Street
2338 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nauset Heights and Harwich.
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.
South Orleans Road
Turn left onto South Orleans Road
2.2 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nauset Heights and Mostly Sunny near Harwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nauset Heights to Harwich?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 6.2 miles from Nauset Heights and 7.3 miles from Harwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nauset Heights and Mostly Sunny near Harwich.
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 Nauset Heights and Harwich. Straight-line distance: 10.65 mi (17.14 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 Harwich
Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts
| Population | 12,144 |
| Coordinates | 41.6862200, -70.0758500 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-70.075852, 41.686253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
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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