New Bedford, MA Road Trips

Drivers starting from New Bedford, MA have 13 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 70 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from New Bedford, MA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

37

Longest Drive

119.4 mi

Agawam, MA

Quickest Drive

20m

Fall River, MA

Plan Around New Bedford, MA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if New Bedford, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Agawam, MA to New Bedford, MA 119 mi · 2h 29m Amherst, MA to New Bedford, MA 118.7 mi · 2h 39m Rockport, MA to New Bedford, MA 109.2 mi · 1h 54m Belchertown, MA to New Bedford, MA 108.6 mi · 2h 20m

Continue From New Bedford, MA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

New Bedford, MA to Agawam, MA 119.4 mi · 2h 30m New Bedford, MA to Palmer, MA 100 mi · 2h 5m New Bedford, MA to Ashburnham, MA 99.9 mi · 2h 16m New Bedford, MA to Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 86.8 mi · 1h 57m

Trips from New Bedford, MA

New Bedford, MA to Agawam, MA

119.4 mi 2h 30m

New Bedford, MA to Palmer, MA

100 mi 2h 5m

New Bedford, MA to Ashburnham, MA

99.9 mi 2h 16m

New Bedford, MA to Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

86.8 mi 1h 57m

New Bedford, MA to Lawrence, MA

85.1 mi 1h 50m

New Bedford, MA to Carlisle, MA

75.5 mi 1h 45m

New Bedford, MA to Bedford, MA

70.7 mi 1h 34m

New Bedford, MA to Cohasset, MA

59.7 mi 1h 23m

New Bedford, MA to Boston, MA

59.4 mi 1h 2m

New Bedford, MA to East Dennis, MA

56.5 mi 1h 18m

New Bedford, MA to Rockland, MA

41 mi 1h 2m

New Bedford, MA to West Bridgewater, MA

31.9 mi 43m

New Bedford, MA to Monument Beach, MA

29.5 mi 39m

Driving from New Bedford, MA

On average, trips departing from New Bedford, MA run 70 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 33m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 119 miles (2h 30m), while the shortest is just 30 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving New Bedford, MA most often head toward Agawam, MA (119.4 mi, 2h 30m), Palmer, MA (100 mi, 2h 5m), Ashburnham, MA (99.9 mi, 2h 16m), Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA (86.8 mi, 1h 57m), and Lawrence, MA (85.1 mi, 1h 50m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 70-mile drive from New Bedford, MA, expect to burn about 2.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving New Bedford, MA and 24 routes heading into New Bedford, MA, covering 37 total connections. Distances range from 30 to 119 miles.

The longest mapped route from New Bedford, MA covers 119 miles and takes approximately 2h 30m. Shorter options start at just 30 miles.

The average route from New Bedford, MA runs about 70 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from New Bedford, MA include Agawam, MA, Palmer, MA, Ashburnham, MA and Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.