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Route Overview
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A coastal New England loop from Boston to Cape Cod and Acadia, timed for sunrise, tides, and classic seaside light.
Itinerary
09:00
60 min09:00
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Logan International Airport - arrival + supplies
60 min
13:30
60 min13:30
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Cape Cod National Seashore - Salt Pond Visitor Center
Cape Cod National Seashore
60 min
18:30
60 min18:30
👀
Nauset Light Beach sunset
Cape Cod National Seashore
60 min
08:00
120 min08:00
🥾
Province Lands Dunes Trail
Acadia National Park
120 min
11:00
90 min11:00
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Coast Guard Beach
Acadia National Park
90 min
18:00
60 min18:00
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Drive to Bar Harbor
Acadia National Park
60 min
05:15
90 min05:15
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Cadillac Mountain sunrise
Acadia National Park
90 min
08:30
120 min08:30
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Jordan Pond Loop
Acadia National Park
120 min
12:00
150 min12:00
🚗
Park Loop Road + Otter Cliff
Acadia National Park
150 min
18:30
60 min18:30
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Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse sunset
Acadia National Park
60 min
08:00
180 min08:00
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Schoodic Peninsula morning
180 min
18:30
60 min18:30
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Drive back to Boston
60 min
10:00
60 min10:00
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Logan International Airport - departure
60 min
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Days
13
Stops
moderate
Difficulty
Best Season
May-October. September brings fewer crowds and fall color.
Tags
#new-england#roadtrip#multi-park#cape-cod#acadia