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Monument Beach
Monument Beach, Bourne, MA
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Heading off the Cape
typicalIn recorded Monday patterns, Bourne Bridge to Hartford is lightest around 6 AM (about 2h 6m) and busiest around 12 PM (about 2h 26m).
Monday at a glance
Typical · 1028 hours ago- Best window: around 6 AM (~126 min)
- Avoid: around 12 PM (~146 min, +20 vs calmest)
- Latest: 151 min (21 min over clear road)
Typical Monday · Bourne Bridge → Hartford
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Source: Google Routes API
Live conditions right now
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Current Drive Time to Hartford · Return
~2h 31m
Typical for this hourTypical · 1028 hours ago
Hartford to Cape Cod Traffic
From Hartford you come across on I-84 and the Mass Pike before dropping down to Route 25 and the Bourne Bridge. Here is what the Cape-side approach typically does, hour by hour.
On a typical Monday, the calmest window is around 6 AM (~126 min) and the worst is around 12 PM (~146 min, up to ~157 on busy days — about 18% over a clear run).
Hartford to Cape Cod Traffic — FAQ
What is the best time to leave Cape Cod for Hartford on a Monday?
Based on measured readings, the calmest Monday window is around 6 AM, when the drive typically runs about 126 minutes. The closer you get to 12 PM, the worse it gets.
How long does Cape Cod to Hartford take on a Monday?
Anywhere from about 126 minutes in the calmest window to 146 minutes at the Monday peak — and up to roughly 157 minutes on the busiest days. These are measured averages from drive-time readings taken every 15 minutes, not estimates.
When is the Monday drive home from Cape Cod worst?
The peak is around 12 PM, averaging 146 minutes to Hartford — about 18% 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.
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Weekend traffic outlook
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