Origin
Sandwich, MA
Evening in Sandwich on Sunday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandwich, MA to Nauset Heights, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
35.7 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandwich, MA
Costin Cerednicenco
Nauset Heights, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Sandwich to Nauset Heights is 35.7 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Mid Cape Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Massachusetts, offering a direct path from the Northeast region of the state to another. Expect a local feel for most of this journey, with a significant portion on local roads rather than a high-speed interstate. It's a straightforward trip that's easy to accomplish in a single day, perfect for a quick getaway or a scenic drive without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Cape Highway | 27.8 mi | 38m |
| Route 6A | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Beach Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Quaker Meeting House Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Eldredge Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nauset Heights Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Tonset Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid Cape Highway
— 27.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandwich, MA and Nauset Heights, MA.
1
Start on Jarves Street
73 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jarves Street
2
Turn right onto MA 6A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 6A
3
Turn right onto Quaker Meeting House Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Quaker Meeting House Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 6 East: Orleans, Provincetown
5
Merge onto US 6
28 mi
·
38 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 89
Toward MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster
7
Keep slight right at fork
150 ft
·
5 sec
Toward MA 6A East: Orleans
8
Turn right onto MA 6A
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Route 6A
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Eldredge Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eldredge Parkway
10
Continue on Tonset Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Tonset Road
11
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on Beach Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Beach Road
13
Continue on Nauset Heights Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nauset Heights Road
14
Continue on Standish Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Standish Road
15
Arrive at destination
Standish Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Sandwich, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 6A / Route 6A
Turn right onto MA 6A / Route 6A
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 6 / Mid Cape Highway
Merge onto US 6 / Mid Cape Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
31.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 89
Toward MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster
5
31.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 6A East: Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 6A East: Orleans
6
31.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
MA 6A / Route 6A
Turn right onto MA 6A / Route 6A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.71 one way
$11.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Evening in Nauset Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:50 PM
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
10 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
56m 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 route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with only about 9% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local roads, which means you should be prepared for frequent turns and potentially slower speeds as you pass through towns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.8 miles on the Mid Cape Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel. As you progress, the road will likely transition between these faster highway segments and the more intricate local roadways, requiring your attention.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on Mid Cape Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 6A / Route 6A.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 6A / Route 6A): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 6 / Mid Cape Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Sandwich, MA and Nauset Heights, MA, road signs point toward Provincetown and Brewster.
Provincetown
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
Brewster
31.2 mi in
|
~45m
About the Cities
Starting in Sandwich, MA
Full guide →Sandwich is on Cape Cod in Massachusetts at the east end of the Cape Cod Canal, and includes the villages of East Sandwich and Forestdale. It is the oldest town on the Cape, settled in 1637. Sandwich is famous for the glassware produced here in the 1800s. It is also home to numerous gift and antique stores, art galleries, and rare book stores.
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 56m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.8 miles on Mid Cape 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 (MA 6A / Route 6A): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 6 / Mid Cape Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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