Driving from Cape Cod to JFK for an evening flight - feasible?

1. Can you drive to Cape Cod from NYC?
2. What is the best time to drive to Cape Cod?
3. How long does it take to drive from one end of Cape Cod to the other?
4. How do I get to the Kennedy compound?
5. Does Amtrak go to Cape Cod?
6. How long does it take to drive from NYC to Cape Cod?
7. What's better Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard?
8. How can I avoid traffic on Cape Cod?
9. What is the best time to leave Cape Cod on Sunday?
10. What is the richest town in Cape Cod?
11. What should you not miss on Cape Cod?
12. Why are there sharks in Cape Cod?

Can you drive to Cape Cod from NYC?

The distance between Manhattan and Cape Cod is 206 miles. The road distance is 252.7 miles.

What is the best time to drive to Cape Cod?

Best times to drive to the Cape:

• Sunday through Thursday.
• Fridays before 2 p.m. or after 9 p.m.
• Saturdays before 8 a.m. or after 2 p.m.

How long does it take to drive from one end of Cape Cod to the other?

Total distance is about 25 miles one way. This drive can take two or more days for visitors who spend lots of time at beaches and other points along the way.

How do I get to the Kennedy compound?

Can You Actually Visit the Compound? Sadly, you can't visit the actual compound; the road to the house is closed. Instead, guests can learn more about the family at the Kennedy Museum on Main Street!

Does Amtrak go to Cape Cod?

The CapeFLYER's Boston to Cape Cod weekend passenger train service is offered Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays from from May 28th through September 6th (Labor Day) with transportation to Hyannis from South Station.
...
Schedule, Fares & Route Map.

How long does it take to drive from NYC to Cape Cod?

How long is the drive from Cape Cod to New York, NY? The total driving time is 4 hours, 20 minutes. Your trip begins in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

What's better Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard?

While both islands are small, (Nantucket is smaller), Martha's Vineyard has six towns, compared to Nantucket's one. The lay of the land makes a difference too. Martha's Vineyard is half-flat, and part hilly which makes for a great hideaway. On the other hand, everything can be seen from the road on Nantucket.

How can I avoid traffic on Cape Cod?

But there are a few ways and routes to better your odds of getting around Cape Cod without a meltdown. Here are some to consider: Getting over the bridges: The only real game-changer here is to go early or go late. Travel at off times, and try to avoid arriving on a Friday afternoon or leaving on a Sunday afternoon.

What is the best time to leave Cape Cod on Sunday?

For those leaving the Cape, it is recommended that you depart Monday-Friday between 2 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturdays after 2 p.m., and Sundays before 1 p.m. and after 9 p.m. If you're looking to sidestep bridge traffic altogether, there is always the CapeFlyer, a train that travels from Boston to Hyannis from Memorial Day ...

What is the richest town in Cape Cod?

Top Five Towns for Investors on the Cape and Islands

• Martha's Vineyard. With approximately 15,000 permanent residents and nearly 100,000 summer residents, the Vineyard is one of the most affluent on the East Coast. ...
• Chatham. Located in Cape Cod, the town of Chatham is a living dream. ...
• Nantucket. ...
• Sandwich. ...
• Barnstable.

What should you not miss on Cape Cod?

But don't miss out on these quintessentially Cape Cod experiences:

• Go On A Whale Watch. ...
• Bike The Cape Cod Rail Trail. ...
• Overdose On Ice Cream. ...
• Watch A Menemsha Sunset. ...
• Tour All The Local Lighthouses. ...
• Rollerblade The Cape Cod Canal. ...
• Climb To The Top Of The Provincetown Monument. ...
• Walk The National Seashore.

Why are there sharks in Cape Cod?

After being hunted to the brink of extinction, seals became federally protected by the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the population quickly recovered and expanded. As the seals have migrated further north on the Eastern Seaboard, the sharks have followed.