Getting onto the Cape

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Friday at a glance

Typical · 8 hours ago

Best window: around 6 AM (~56 min)
Avoid: around 12 PM (~73 min, +17 vs calmest)
Latest: 66 min (8 min over clear road)
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Typical Friday · Providence → Bourne Bridge

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Source: Google Routes API

Crossing via Bourne Bridge on Friday? Clearest measured window is around 6 AM (~56 min) — build a beach day around this crossing →See how recent Fridays actually went →

Live conditions right now

Routes to Cape

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Current Drive Time to Bourne Bridge

~1h 6m

Typical for this hour

Typical · 8 hours ago

Bourne Bridge Traffic

The Bourne Bridge is the western crossing, fed by Route 25 from I-195 and I-495 — the natural funnel for anyone coming up from Providence, Connecticut, or New York. Here is the typical pattern by hour.

On a typical Friday, the calmest window is around 6 AM (~56 min) and the worst is around 12 PM (~73 min, up to ~85 on busy days — about 35% over a clear run).

Bourne Bridge Traffic — FAQ

What is the best time to leave Providence for Bourne Bridge on a Friday?

Based on measured readings, the calmest Friday window is around 6 AM, when the drive typically runs about 56 minutes. The closer you get to 12 PM, the worse it gets.

How long does Providence to Bourne Bridge take on a Friday?

Anywhere from about 56 minutes in the calmest window to 73 minutes at the Friday peak — and up to roughly 85 minutes on the busiest days. These are measured averages from drive-time readings taken every 15 minutes, not estimates.

When is Bourne Bridge traffic worst on a Friday?

The peak is around 12 PM, averaging 73 minutes from Providence — about 35% over a clear run. It typically eases within a few hours either side.

Are these Cape Cod drive times measured or estimated?

Measured. A collection job records the with-traffic drive time from the Google Routes API every 15 minutes during Cape travel windows.

Answers computed from measured readings.