Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Falmouth, MA
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Nauset Heights, MA
David Kanigan
Falmouth to Nauset Heights is 45.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via Mid Cape Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, making it a route where you'll want to stay alert and enjoy the journey rather than rush. With a drive time under 2 hours, this trip is easily manageable as a same-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Cape Highway | 23.3 mi | 32m |
| Falmouth Road | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Cotuit Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Falmouth Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Teaticket Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Waquoit Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth, MA and Nauset Heights, MA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
Turn right onto MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Turn left onto MA 149
Enter roundabout onto MA 149
Continue on MA 149
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto US 6
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto MA 6A
Turn right onto Eldredge Parkway
Continue on Tonset Road
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Beach Road
Continue on Nauset Heights Road
Continue on Standish Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Falmouth, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout toward US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 6A East: Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto MA 6A / Route 6A
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.03 one way
$16.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $8.74 | $17.47 |
| premium | $5.29 | $9.44 | $18.87 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Falmouth on Wednesday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Nauset Heights on Wednesday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
56°F
Forestdale, MA
23 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 2% highway share. You'll primarily navigate using Mid Cape Highway, Falmouth Road, and Cotuit Road. The longest stretch without a significant turn or break is 23.3 miles on Mid Cape Highway. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience as you'll be managing frequent turns and changes in road character typical of local thoroughfares.
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 Elm Arch Way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 13 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 (Elm Arch Way): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
199 ft
Total Descent
191 ft
Highest Point
133 ft
~19.4 mi in
Elevation Range
122 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Falmouth, MA and Nauset Heights, MA, road signs point toward Provincetown and Brewster.
Provincetown
Brewster
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
South Dennis, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Mashpee, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 05:30-20:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Orleans, MA
Cuisine: bakery
Hours: Su-Th 06:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-21:00
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Orleans, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
West Barnstable, MA
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 06:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
West Barnstable, MA
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 06:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Falmouth, MA
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa-Su 05:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: sandwich
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: american
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-14:00
Visit websitePicnic_site
Near the end, short detour
Attraction
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Viewpoint
Early in the drive, short detour
Viewpoint
Early in the drive, short detour
Viewpoint
Near the start, short detour
Memorial
Later in the drive, right off the route
Museum
Near the end, short detour
MA
Visit websiteYes
Early in the drive, short detour
Boundary_stone
Early in the drive, short detour
Memorial
Early in the drive, short detour
Museum
Around the midpoint, short detour
Motel
Near the start, right off the route
Guest_house
Near the start, right off the route
Hotel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
Dennis Port, MA
Visit websiteHotel
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1660
Falmouth is a town in Massachusetts on Cape Cod's southwest corner. It includes the villages of Woods Hole, West Falmouth, North Falmouth, Hatchville, Silver Beach, East Falmouth, Teaticket, and Waquoit. It is the Cape's second most populous town.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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