Austin, Texas to Cape Cod: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1714.8 miles 2759.7 km · straight line
1996.3 miles actual route 3212.7 km · driving distance
37h 4min estimated drive time
$192 - $236 estimated fuel cost
~3h 57min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Cape Cod?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Cape Cod is 1714.8 miles (2759.7 km) as the crow flies. Cape Cod is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1996.3 miles, taking about 37h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 57min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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 Austin, Texas and Cape Cod. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Cape Cod

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 4min $192 - $236 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 29min $160–$299* Budget
Train ~48h 11min $240–$699* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Cape Cod

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 572 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 143 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM