What's the Cost of Driving From Ashland, Massachusetts to Wellfleet, Massachusetts?

Summer days in Massachusetts are synonymous with beach weekends, and it's no secret that Wellfleet is one of the most beautiful beach towns in the state. For those coming from Ashland, you have a few different options when it comes to getting there and each comes with a different price tag. Let's take a look!

Route 1: MA-9 E, I-495 S, U.S. Route 6 E

This route is the longest of the ones we will be discussing, but it's also the cheapest. Covering a distance of roughly 104 miles, it takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes (depending on traffic, of course). You'll need to pay a total of $10.30 in tolls (including the Bourne Bridge), and with gas prices averaging $3.05 per gallon, you'll need to budget about $22.76 for gas alone, depending on your car's mileage. Total cost: $33.06.

Route 2: MA-126 S, MA-140 S, U.S. Route 6 E

Next up is this route that begins in Ashland, takes you down MA-126 S, and passes through MA-140 S before arriving in Wellfleet via US-6 E. This route is shorter than Route 1, covering around 87 miles, and takes roughly 1 hour and 40 minutes to travel. You'll need to pay a total of $8.00 in tolls and budget about $18.96 for gas. Total cost: $26.96.

Route 3: MA-9 E, I-95 S, Route 25 E

This route is the fastest but also the most expensive. It covers roughly 100 miles and will take you about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The downside is you will have to pay a total of $28.00 in tolls (due to taking the Ted Williams Tunnel and the Bourne Bridge). With gas being around $3.05 per gallon, you'll need to budget roughly $22.39 for gas. Total cost: $50.39.

Route 4: MA-135 E, I-95 S, Route 25 E

Finally, we have this route, which also takes you down I-95 S before getting on Route 25 E to Wellfleet. This route is roughly 95 miles long and will take you about 1 hour and 40 minutes. You'll need to pay $18.00 in tolls (due to taking the Ted Williams Tunnel and the Bourne Bridge), and with gas being roughly $3.05 per gallon, you'll need to budget around $21.99 for gas. Total cost: $39.99.

So, what's the cheapest way to get from Ashland to Wellfleet? As we saw, Route 1 is the way to go at a total cost of $33.06. As always, traffic conditions can always vary and affect the total time it takes to get there. Be sure to take that into account as well!