Bay / Calm
Sagamore Beach
Bourne, MA
Plover closureHidden gem
No rating0
WalkingSeclusioncanal views
Calm waterUncrowdedSunsets
Getting onto the Cape
typicalThursday at a glance
Typical · 55 hours ago- Best window: around 8 PM (~31 min)
- Avoid: around 1 PM (~50 min, +19 vs calmest)
- Latest: 27 min
- Comparing Plymouth → bridges — pick Sagamore or Bourne above for the full grid.
Typical Thursday · Plymouth → Sagamore Bridge
near clear2× +
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Source: Google Routes API
Live conditions right now
Routes to Cape
Current Drive Time to Sagamore Bridge
~27 min
Typical for this hourTypical · 55 hours ago
Built from drive-time measurements collected throughout the day (54,099 logged since May 2026). Typical values prioritize recent same-weekday observations; calibrated values and busy-day ranges are labeled when modeling is used.
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The shape of each day · Plymouth → Sagamore Bridge · July
dashed = clear road 0:26Thursday
12p9p
1P spike to 0:50 — the week's worst
Friday
6a9p
11A spike to 0:50 — the week's worst
Saturday
6a6p
3P spike to 0:50 — the week's worst
Typical Thursday, hour by hour · Plymouth → Sagamore Bridge
same colours as the weekly gridclear road 0:26
0:34
0:50
0:47
0:48
0:46
0:46
0:37
0:32
0:31
0:32
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The readings log
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Plymouth to Cape Cod Traffic
Plymouth sits right at the top of Route 3, minutes from the Sagamore — but when the bridge backs up, even this short hop slows to a crawl. Here is when the approach is clear and when to wait it out.
On a typical Thursday, the calmest window is around 8 PM (~31 min) and the worst is around 1 PM (~50 min, up to ~78 on busy days — about 92% over a clear run).
Plymouth to Cape Cod Traffic — FAQ
What is the best time to leave Plymouth for Sagamore Bridge on a Thursday?
Based on measured readings, the calmest Thursday window is around 8 PM, when the drive typically runs about 31 minutes. The closer you get to 1 PM, the worse it gets.
How long does Plymouth to Sagamore Bridge take on a Thursday?
Anywhere from about 31 minutes in the calmest window to 50 minutes at the Thursday peak — and up to roughly 78 minutes on the busiest days. These are measured averages from drive-time readings taken every 15 minutes, not estimates.
When is Sagamore Bridge traffic worst on a Thursday?
The peak is around 1 PM, averaging 50 minutes from Plymouth — about 92% 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. See the full methodology and tables on the traffic statistics page.
Answers computed from measured readings · full statistics & methodology
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