Traffic in Boston and on the Cape can be heavy so please budget extra time for travel. For out of towners, flying into Providence is easiest. Below are a few travel tips.
Heaviest traffic times at the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges (approx. one hour from Boston/Providence without traffic):
- Arriving: Friday 4-7pm and Saturday 10am - 12pm
- Departing: Sunday 12-5pm
Places to Check Traffic
- SmartTraveler.com
- WBZ 1030am generally has traffic "on the threes."
- WQRC 99.9fm during heavy traffic
- *1 from any cell phone
Airports
- Logan Airport - the largest airport with the most flights is also home to some of the nation's worst traffic
- TF Green Airport - Providence is just as close to Orleans as Boston and usually offers less expensive flights and less traffic than Boston
- Hyannis Airport - Only forty minutes from Orleans, this full service airport is pricey but convenient