My gf is in Boston for the next couple months, and I'm going to be there in a few weeks to visit. I'm wondering how far the drive is from Boston to Cape Cod, in case I were to decide to get my hotel out of Boston. It seems like it'd be cool to get her out of the city for a day, and I'm wondering how Cape Cod works as a weekend getaway for two.
Thoughts? I also need to know about any relevant traffic and/or tolls. Thanks a bunch.
2006-09-01 05:45:32 · 5 answers · asked by Professor Beatz 6 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Boston
Ok so you want to go from Boston to Cape Cod, The best and easiest way to get to Provincetown (The tip of the Cape) is to catch the passenger Ferry from Boston itself, It is a nice (about 1.5 to 2 hour boat ride) Spend the day there and take the ferry back. (I don't know if there is a Car ferry or not from Boston to Provincetown, You might want to look into that. and maybe take the ferry one way and drive the cape back.)
Avoid all the I-93 traffic, The route 3 Traffic backup at the Sagimore bridge and about 2 to 3 hours of driving both ways.
Falmoth, Yarmoth, Orleans are all very pleasant communities, as are all the small cape towns, and after labor day the Motel rooms become a little less expensive, But by mid October lots of them close for the winter. So plan accordingly.
If you are bound and determined to drive there, from Cambridge to the Sandwich is about 60 miles from there it's another 100 miles to Provincetown. The toughest part, is that first 60 miles. Route 6 is a fairly easy and somewhat pretty drive.
Good luck and enjoy your time in the Boston area.
2006-09-01 09:09:23 · answer #1 · answered by Harry C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well depending on what part of the Cape you go to the drive is anywhere from 1-3 hours. There are no tolls, if you just stay directly on route 3. You will hit some traffic ( a ferw mile delay) around the bridge which actually crosses you over to Cape Cod. But, if you're going after Labor Day the traffic will be not NEARLY as bad. Just don't be shocked if you have to wait a while when you start seeing signs for the bridge. I wouldn't suggest you get your hotel at the Cape for the entire time, because it's sort of far to travel, and you can get something just as cheap in Boston, and even cheaper just slightly outside of the city but still on the public transportation line. The Cape is a good weekend getaway though. Have fun!
2006-09-01 11:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what part of Boston you are coming from, if you are coming from So. Boston/Dorchester it will be much quicker than if you were say coming from the back bay area. Since summer is just about over the traffic will not be too bad. What ever you do you will want to take 93 S to 3 S towards the cape. It also depends on what part of the cape you are going to in order make a defined answer. Falmouth and Sandwich are not too far from Plymouth which is at the end of route 3. Buzzards Bay and Bourne are not too bad to hang out but the easiest way there is 495 to 25. Falmouth is beautiful, the ride would be much shorter if you stayed around the rotary at the end of Rt. 3 and hung around route 6/28. My best guess off season/ non rush hours you are probably looking at 30-60 minutes depending on the area of Boston and the Cape.
Of course there are many back routes to get to the South Shore, but we would not want to get you lost in Mattapan or Roxbury.
I do not believe that they have added tolls recently. Other than the Cape there are many wonderful things to do North of Boston and South of Boston. The Cape Ann area is beautiful and great seafood. Suffolk Downs is always fun and there are alot of fun things to do in the Route 1 area. Also I would try to catch some episodes of the Phantom Gourmet, it lets you know great restaurants to go to in all of New England. If you have anymore questions please let me know, I have lived on the North and South Shore Massachusetts for over 30 years.
Oh and if you want to catch a drive in movie there is a great one in Mendon and probably closing for the season in September/ October.
2006-09-01 06:05:56 · answer #3 · answered by Mom of Four 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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About how far is the drive from Boston to Cape Cod?
My gf is in Boston for the next couple months, and I'm going to be there in a few weeks to visit. I'm wondering how far the drive is from Boston to Cape Cod, in case I were to decide to get my hotel out of Boston. It seems like it'd be cool to get her out of the city for a day, and...
2015-08-04 05:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 03:38:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have an answer, just found this forum and was hoping someone out there could tell me how far it is from Cape Ann to Cape Cod and what's the best way to get to Cape Cod from Cape Ann. Thanks-
2015-05-09 03:41:18 · answer #6 · answered by R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends how far up you want to go, i'd say you have a good two hours at least
2006-09-01 09:41:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plan on about 2 hours - maybe less.
I think they redid the Sagamore Rotary which was a major bottleneck.
2006-09-01 05:52:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know what to say
2016-09-20 09:24:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you all for your replies and opinions.
2016-08-23 05:54:51 · answer #10 · answered by josefa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋