Cape Cod to New Bern: Road Trip Guide & Distance

581.9 miles 936.4 km · straight line
698.2 miles estimated 1123.7 km · driving distance
14h 3min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
221° SW bearing direction

How far is Cape Cod from New Bern?

The distance from Cape Cod to New Bern is 581.9 miles (936.4 km) as the crow flies. New Bern is located SW of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 698.2 miles, taking about 14h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Cape Cod in Massachusetts and New Bern in North Carolina.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cape Cod and New Bern. 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 New Bern

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 3min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 52min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 16min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Cod & New Bern

Quick Facts

Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
New Bern
35.11°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients