Boston, Massachusetts to Cape Cod: Road Trip Guide & Distance

61.8 miles 99.4 km · straight line
69.4 miles actual route 111.7 km · driving distance
1h 36min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
140° SE bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Cape Cod?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Cape Cod is 61.8 miles (99.4 km) as the crow flies. Cape Cod is located SE of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 69.4 miles, taking about 1h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Cape Cod

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 36min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 55min $6–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Cape Cod

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 403.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM