Bay / Calm
Sagamore Beach
Sagamore Beach, Bourne, MA
Hidden gem
No rating
WalkingSeclusioncanal views
Calm waterUncrowdedSunsets
Heading off the Cape · Monday, Oct 26, 2026 · 12:30 PM ET
last readingIn recorded Sunday patterns, Sagamore Bridge to Boston is lightest around 8 AM (about 55 min) and busiest around 12 PM (about 1h 21m).
Sunday at a glance
Stale · 24 hours ago- Best window: around 8 AM (~55 min)
- Avoid: around 12 PM (~81 min, +26 vs calmest)
- Latest: 64 min (2 min over clear road)
Typical Sunday · Sagamore Bridge → Boston
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| 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | |
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| Sun | – | – | ||||||||||||||
| Mon | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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Source: Google Routes API
Live conditions right now
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Current Drive Time to Boston · Return
~1h 4m
Typical for this hourStale · 24 hours ago
Cape Cod Traffic on Sunday
Sunday is the heaviest return day of the week. The backup builds through the early afternoon and holds into the evening — here is the typical hour-by-hour pattern so you can time the drive home.
On a typical Sunday, the calmest window is around 8 AM (~55 min) and the worst is around 12 PM (~81 min, up to ~87 on busy days — about 47% over a clear run).
Cape Cod Traffic on Sunday — FAQ
What is the best time to leave Cape Cod for Boston on a Sunday?
Based on measured readings, the calmest Sunday window is around 8 AM, when the drive typically runs about 55 minutes. The closer you get to 12 PM, the worse it gets.
How long does Cape Cod to Boston take on a Sunday?
Anywhere from about 55 minutes in the calmest window to 81 minutes at the Sunday peak — and up to roughly 87 minutes on the busiest days. These are measured averages from drive-time readings taken every 15 minutes, not estimates.
When is the Sunday drive home from Cape Cod worst?
The peak is around 12 PM, averaging 81 minutes to Boston — about 47% 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.
Sundays we’ve measured
The typical pattern above is built from these days. Each one is a permanent record of what the readings actually showed.
- October 25peaked 7 min at 12 PM
- October 18peaked 6 min at 11 AM
- October 11peaked 9 min at 6 PM
- October 4peaked 10 min at 12 PM
- September 13peaked 38 min at 12 PM
- September 6peaked 7 min at 11 AM
- August 30peaked 22 min at 11 AM
- August 23peaked 27 min at 12 PM
- August 16peaked 27 min at 11 AM
- August 9peaked 29 min at 11 AM
Worth the drive: beaches to aim for
Ocean / Surf
Scusset Beach
Sandwich, MA
AccessibleSurf · beginner
(81)
campingFishingcanal trail
Dog-friendlyLifeguardsSunsets
Ocean / Surf
Scusset Beach Road
Sandwich, MA
Hidden gem
No rating
campingFishingcanal trail
UncrowdedDog-friendlySunsets
Bay / Calm
Town Neck Beach
Sandwich, MA
(71)
Walkingboardwalksunset
Calm waterLifeguardsSunsets
Plan the beach day before the drive home
Carry this route and timing into the trip planner — one more beach morning, timed so you hit the road at the clearest crossing home.
Weekend traffic outlook
Get typical driving windows for Boston–Sagamore and Providence–Bourne each Sunday evening, plus a weekend-so-far recap when recent readings are available.