Origin
Duxbury, MA
Night in Duxbury on Friday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duxbury, MA to New Bedford, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duxbury, MA
David Kanigan
New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Duxbury to New Bedford, you are in for a short 40.2-mile journey through the heart of the Northeast. Spanning just 51 minutes, this trip is an ideal candidate for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You will navigate primarily via Washington Street, Harrison Street, and Tremont Street, keeping your travel costs low with an estimated fuel budget of only $6. Because the route stays entirely within Massachusetts, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This straightforward path is perfect if you prefer a direct connection between these two coastal communities without the complexity of long-distance planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 40.2-mile stretch. You won't find any long, uninterrupted highway segments here; instead, the character of the road is defined by frequent turns and a steady, winding pace. The drive maintains a consistent local personality from start to finish, requiring you to stay alert through various turns on Washington, Harrison, and Tremont Streets. It is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Duxbury, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 51m 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 Duxbury, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Harrison Street | — | — |
| Tremont Street | — | — |
| MA 3 South | — | — |
| Pilgrims Highway | — | — |
| Piigrims Highway | — | — |
| US 44 West | — | — |
| Middleborough Rotary | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duxbury, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on Holmes Place
108 ft
·
7 sec
·
Holmes Place
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Tremont Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Tremont Street
5
Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
6
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
7
Continue on Piigrims Highway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Piigrims Highway
8
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
10
Continue straight
15 mi
·
16 min
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary
495 ft
·
7 sec
·
Middleborough Rotary
12
Exit the rotary onto Bedford Street
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Bedford Street
13
Turn right onto Highland Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highland Road
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Street
15
Take the ramp slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford, Dartmouth
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MA 140 South: New Bedford, Dartmouth
16
Merge slight left
8.7 mi
·
10 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
18
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
19
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Nauset Street
20
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Purchase Street
21
Continue on Pleasant Street
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
Pleasant Street
22
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sixth Street
23
Turn left onto Market Street
236 ft
·
16 sec
·
Market Street
24
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Duxbury, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Duxbury, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Bedford, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New Bedford, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.43 one way
$12.87 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Night in New Bedford on Friday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
51m 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 Duxbury, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 40.2 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, Harrison Street, Tremont Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Duxbury, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.43 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 Duxbury, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 51m 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 Duxbury, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Duxbury, MA to New Bedford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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