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

68 miles 109.4 km · straight line
85 miles estimated 136.8 km · driving distance
1h 43min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
344° NNW bearing direction

How far is Cape Cod from Gloucester, Massachusetts?

The distance from Cape Cod to Gloucester, Massachusetts is 68 miles (109.4 km) as the crow flies. Gloucester, Massachusetts is located NNW of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 85 miles, taking about 1h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Cape Cod and Gloucester, Massachusetts. 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 Cape Cod to Gloucester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 43min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 4min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 38min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Cod & Gloucester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Gloucester, Massachusetts
42.61°N, 70.66°W
America/New_York
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 366.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients