Ann Arbor to Cape Cod: Road Trip Guide & Distance

691.2 miles 1112.4 km · straight line
829.5 miles estimated 1334.9 km · driving distance
16h 41min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Cape Cod?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Cape Cod is 691.2 miles (1112.4 km) as the crow flies. Cape Cod is located E of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 829.5 miles, taking about 16h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Cape Cod. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Cape Cod

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 41min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 1min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 41min $100–$290* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Cape Cod

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients