The drive from Chicopee, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 114.5 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, East Providence Expressway, I 195 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.32 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.
Midpoint
57.2 miles from Chicopee, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 114.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 24m highway drive covering 114.5 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and East Providence Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 44.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and East Providence Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 114.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 47.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 83.7 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
47.6 mi into trip|~1h in
Take the exit toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 94
Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
6
48.4 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 146 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 146 South
8
83.7 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence,...
8
87 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
7
112.7 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward Penniman Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward Penniman Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chicopee, MA and New Bedford, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Providence
47.6 mi in|~1h
Cape Cod
83.7 mi in|~1h 44m|via US 6
Seekonk
87 mi in|~1h 49m|via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
44.3 mi
51m
East Providence Expressway
15.4 mi
19m
I 195
10.2 mi
12m
Providence Pike
7.7 mi
8m
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
8m
Worcester Providence Turnpike
7 mi
8m
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
6m
US 6
3.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 44.3 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicopee, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on this road
74 ft·5 sec·this road
2
Continue on MA 116
0.1 mi·26 sec·Springfield Street
3
Turn right onto Granby Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Granby Road
4
Turn slight right
120 ft·3 sec
5
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
501 ft·18 sec·Montgomery Street
6
Turn left
0.3 mi·1 min
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
9
Merge onto I 90
44 mi·51 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 94Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
11
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·33 sec·this road
Toward MA 146, US 20
12
Turn right
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward MA 146
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward MA 146 South
14
Merge onto MA 122A; MA 146
1.6 mi·2 min·Worcester-Providence Turnpike
15
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi·1 min·Purple Heart Highway
16
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi·8 min·Worcester Providence Turnpike
17
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi·22 sec·Purple Heart Highway
18
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi·8 min·Providence Pike
19
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi·15 sec·Purple Heart Highway
20
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi·6 min·North Smithfield Expressway
21
Continue on RI 146
7.5 mi·8 min·Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on RI 146
2.9 mi·3 min·Old Louisquisset Pike
23
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi·1 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit onto US 6
3.3 mi·5 min·US 6
Exit 36AToward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape CodUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
15 mi·19 min·East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MAUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195
10 mi·12 min·I 195
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 25Toward Penniman StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on Penniman Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Penniman Street
29
At end of road, turn right onto Purchase Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Purchase Street
30
Continue on Pleasant Street
432 ft·10 sec·Pleasant Street
31
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Sixth Street
32
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft·15 sec·Market Street
33
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft·3 sec·Pleasant Street
34
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
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 57.2 miles from Chicopee, MA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.3 miles.
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 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
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 Chicopee, 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 Chicopee, MA
This is one driving day of about 114.5 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Chicopee, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 44.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.2 mi from Chicopee, MA
· 1h 13m into the drive
The midpoint is around 57.2 miles from Chicopee, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.32 one way
$36.65 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$19.98
$39.97
premium
$4.82
$21.74
$43.48
diesel
$5.61
$25.28
$50.56
Estimated Tolls: $3.26
Massachusetts Turnpike
(44.3 mi)$2.66
Worcester Providence Turnpike
(7 mi)$0.49
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(1.6 mi)$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.4
0
$12.02
$5.50
Efficient EV
28.6
0
$10.02
$4.58
EV Truck/SUV
45.8
0
$16.03
$7.33
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Chicopee, MA
Afternoon
in Chicopee on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Bedford, MA
Afternoon
in New Bedford on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
57 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
34 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
2h 24m 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 Chicopee, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 114.5 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, East Providence Expressway, I 195. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.2 miles from Chicopee, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.32 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 114.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 47.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 83.7 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Chicopee, MA and New Bedford, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
