Origin
City of Revere, MA
Evening in City of Revere on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Revere, MA to New Bedford, MA
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Revere, MA
Kelly
New Bedford, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Traveling from Revere to New Bedford covers 65.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to navigate without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to complete the journey. The route transitions through the Northeast, moving south toward the coast. Because it avoids major highway stretches, you will spend your time navigating local roads. It is a straightforward, manageable drive that gets you from the northern outskirts of the metro area to the historic waterfront of New Bedford in under an hour and a half.
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
32.5 miles from City of Revere, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on navigating local surface streets like North Shore Road, Butler Circle, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway. There is no long-distance, uninterrupted highway stretch, meaning you should prepare for a more engaged, stop-and-start driving experience. The road's personality is defined by its constant turns and local traffic flow. You will find yourself navigating city infrastructure throughout the entire 65.1-mile distance, requiring your full attention behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Shore Road 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 City of Revere, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 1h 13m 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 City of Revere, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Shore Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Butler Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mahoney Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lee Burbank Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McClellan Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Boston Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Shore Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Revere, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on Revere Street
69 ft
·
6 sec
·
Revere Street
2
Turn right onto North Shore Road
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Shore Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
Butler Circle
4
Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle
377 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mahoney Circle
6
Exit the rotary
217 ft
·
8 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lee Burbank Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
9
Continue on McClellan Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
10
Continue on East Boston Expressway
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 93: South Boston
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 93: South Boston
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 93
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 South
16
Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
17
Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
18
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
19
Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 South: Fall River
20
Continue on Amvets Highway
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Amvets Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
MA 140 South: New Bedford
22
Turn straight
16 mi
·
18 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
24
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
25
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Nauset Street
26
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Purchase Street
27
Continue on Pleasant Street
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
Pleasant Street
28
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sixth Street
29
Turn left onto Market Street
236 ft
·
16 sec
·
Market Street
30
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of this route, aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid the inevitable congestion found on surface roads. Since there are no designated stops on this 1 hour and 13-minute journey, make sure your fuel tank is ready for the $9 estimated cost before you head out from Revere. The lack of highway miles means your travel time can fluctuate significantly based on local traffic signals and intersections. Embrace the flexibility of this shorter drive by planning your arrival in New Bedford to coincide with local business hours. Keep your navigation system active, as the turn-heavy path through the local parkways can be easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention.
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 32.5 miles from City of Revere, MA, or about 36m 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 65.1 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.5 miles or 36m 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 2m
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 City of Revere, 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 City of Revere, MA
This is one driving day of about 65.1 miles and 1h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Revere, 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 32.5 mi from City of Revere, MA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from City of Revere, 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
$10.36 one way
$20.72 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.46 | $28.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
6:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
33 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 13m 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 City of Revere, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Shore Road, Butler Circle, Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 miles from City of Revere, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.36 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 City of Revere, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 1h 13m 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 City of Revere, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Revere, MA to New Bedford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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