Cape Cod to Martha's Vineyard: Road Trip Guide & Distance

26.9 miles 43.3 km · straight line
35 miles estimated 56.3 km · driving distance
42min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
222° SW bearing direction

How far is Cape Cod from Martha's Vineyard?

The distance from Cape Cod to Martha's Vineyard is 26.9 miles (43.3 km) as the crow flies. Martha's Vineyard is located SW of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 35 miles, taking about 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Martha's Vineyard. 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 Martha's Vineyard

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 42min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Martha's Vineyard
41.38°N, 70.65°W
America/New_York
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 9 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 925.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients