Origin
Boston, MA
Evening in Boston on Sunday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to New Bedford, MA
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
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6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MA
Phil Evenden
New Bedford, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Boston, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on School Street, Washington Street, Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.4 miles from Boston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 58.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
School Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Boston, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boston, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| School Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Devonshire Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Otis Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kingston Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Essex Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 93 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
School Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on Tremont Street
230 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tremont Street
2
Turn left onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
School Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
112 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn right onto Water Street
210 ft
·
11 sec
·
Water Street
5
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Devonshire Street
6
Continue on Otis Street
486 ft
·
19 sec
·
Otis Street
7
Continue on Kingston Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Kingston Street
8
Turn left onto Essex Street
243 ft
·
8 sec
·
Essex Street
9
Turn slight right
85 ft
·
5 sec
10
Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Quincy
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 93 South: Quincy
11
Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
12
Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
14
Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 South: Fall River
15
Continue on Amvets Highway
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Amvets Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
MA 140 South: New Bedford
17
Turn straight
16 mi
·
18 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
19
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
20
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Nauset Street
21
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Purchase Street
22
Continue on Pleasant Street
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
Pleasant Street
23
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sixth Street
24
Turn left onto Market Street
236 ft
·
16 sec
·
Market Street
25
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.4 miles from Boston, MA, or about 31m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58.8 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.4 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Bedford, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Boston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boston, MA
This is one driving day of about 58.8 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boston, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Boston, MA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 58.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Boston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Bedford, MA
The final approach into New Bedford, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Bedford, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.36 one way
$18.72 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.11 | $22.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.06 | $26.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Bedford, MA
Evening in New Bedford on Sunday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
29 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boston, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are School Street, Washington Street, Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Boston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Boston, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boston, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boston, MA to New Bedford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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