Driving Distance: Cincinnati, OH to Cape Cod, MA
Road distance: ~880 miles (1,416 km)
Drive time: ~13.5–14.5 hours (non-stop, ideal conditions)
Typical Route
- I-71 N → I-70 E (Columbus)
- I-76 E / Pennsylvania Turnpike → I-80 E / I-84 E (NY)
- I-90 E / Mass Pike (Boston)
- US-6 E / MA-3 S / MA-6A E to Cape destinations (Hyannis, Provincetown, etc.)
Practical Notes
- Two-day drive recommended (stop in central PA or Albany).
- Tolls: PA Turnpike, NY Thruway, Mass Pike (E-ZPass compatible).
- Summer weekends: Cape traffic adds 1–3 hrs; book ferries/accommodation early.
- Flight alternative: CVG → BOS (2h) + rental/ferry.