Cape Cod to Rockland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

45.1 miles 72.6 km · straight line
58.7 miles estimated 94.4 km · driving distance
1h 11min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Cape Cod from Rockland?

The distance from Cape Cod to Rockland is 45.1 miles (72.6 km) as the crow flies. Rockland is located NW of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 58.7 miles, taking about 1h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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 Rockland. 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 Rockland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 11min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 25min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Cape Cod & Rockland

Quick Facts

Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Rockland
42.13°N, 70.92°W
America/New_York
49m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 552 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients