Origin
Eastham, MA
Late night in Eastham on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eastham, MA to Nauset Heights, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eastham, MA
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Nauset Heights, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Eastham to Nauset Heights is 6.9 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Grand Army of the Republic Highway and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, offering a quick transition between two Northeast locations. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, perfect for a leisurely exploration of the Cape Cod area. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger regional itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Beach Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Nauset Heights Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Route 6A | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Orleans Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Standish Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Samoset Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
— 2.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastham, MA and Nauset Heights, MA.
1
Start on this road
66 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Samoset Road
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
Samoset Road
3
Turn right onto US 6
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto MA 6A; MA 28
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Route 6A
Toward Orleans
5
Continue on MA 6A; MA 28
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 6A
Toward Orleans
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Orleans Road
Toward Chatham
7
Continue on MA 28
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Orleans Road
Toward Chatham
8
Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on Beach Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Beach Road
10
Continue on Nauset Heights Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nauset Heights Road
11
Continue on Standish Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Standish Road
12
Arrive at destination
Standish Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Samoset Road
Turn right onto Samoset Road
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Turn right onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 6A; MA 28 / Route 6A
Enter roundabout onto MA 6A; MA 28 / Route 6A toward Orleans
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Orleans
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 28 / South Orleans Road
Enter roundabout onto MA 28 / South Orleans Road toward Chatham
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Chatham
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 28 / South Orleans Road
Right onto MA 28 / South Orleans Road toward Chatham
Navigation decision point
Toward Chatham
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.10 one way
$2.21 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Nauset Heights, MA
Late night in Nauset Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, with only about 10% on highways. You'll navigate primarily via Grand Army of the Republic Highway and Main Street, experiencing a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is about 2.5 miles on Grand Army of the Republic Highway, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. The profile suggests a route that requires your attention, weaving through local roads rather than a straightforward interstate cruise.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on Grand Army of the Republic Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Samoset Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Samoset Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (MA 6A; MA 28 / Route 6A): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Eastham, MA and Nauset Heights, MA, road signs point toward Orleans and Chatham.
Orleans
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
|
via MA 6A; MA 28
Chatham
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
|
via MA 28
About the Cities
Starting in Eastham, MA
Full guide →Eastham is a town of 5,800 people (2020) in Massachusetts on Cape Cod, and includes the village of North Eastham. Eastham is home to some beautiful bay and ocean beaches, most notably Coast Guard Beach and Nauset Lighthouse Beach, as well as several fresh water kettle ponds.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.5 miles on Grand Army of the Republic Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Samoset Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (MA 6A; MA 28 / Route 6A): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Cape Cod National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nauset Heights, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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