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Getting onto the Cape
typicalIn recorded Thursday patterns, New York City to Bourne Bridge is lightest around 9 PM (about 4h 10m) and busiest around 3 PM (about 5h 27m).
Thursday at a glance
Typical · 1074 hours ago- Best window: around 9 PM (~250 min)
- Avoid: around 3 PM (~327 min, +77 vs calmest)
- Latest: 261 min (27 min over clear road)
- Comparing New York City → bridges — pick Sagamore or Bourne above for the full grid.
Typical Thursday · New York City → Bourne Bridge
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Source: Google Routes API
Live conditions right now
Routes to Cape
Current Drive Time to Bourne Bridge
~4h 21m
Typical for this hourTypical · 1074 hours ago
New York to Cape Cod Traffic
It is a long haul up I-95 and I-195 from New York, and the whole trip can hinge on the final stretch — Route 25 to the Bourne Bridge. Here is when that last leg clears and when it clogs.
On a typical Thursday, the calmest window is around 9 PM (~250 min) and the worst is around 3 PM (~327 min, up to ~332 on busy days — about 46% over a clear run).
New York to Cape Cod Traffic — FAQ
What is the best time to leave New York City for Bourne Bridge on a Thursday?
Based on measured readings, the calmest Thursday window is around 9 PM, when the drive typically runs about 250 minutes. The closer you get to 3 PM, the worse it gets.
How long does New York City to Bourne Bridge take on a Thursday?
Anywhere from about 250 minutes in the calmest window to 327 minutes at the Thursday peak — and up to roughly 332 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 Thursday?
The peak is around 3 PM, averaging 327 minutes from New York City — about 46% 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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