Erving, MA to New Bedford, MA is 114.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m via East Providence Expressway and I-195, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, traversing Massachusetts from its western edge to the southeastern coast. The drive offers a mixed experience, blending highway speeds with more local road sections. Given its manageable distance and duration, this is a straightforward one-day journey for most travelers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.3 miles from Erving, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 114.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route presents a mixed drive, with 39% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 15.4-mile segment on the East Providence Expressway, offering a taste of faster travel. As you progress, the drive transitions, incorporating roads like Providence Pike, which may present a different pace. Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, moving between more direct highway travel and potentially more scenic or town-influenced roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Providence Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 114.7 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 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.9 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.3 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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6.1 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward MA 122: Orange Center, Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 70
Toward MA 122: Orange Center, Worcester
8
83.9 mi into trip|~2h 1m 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
87.3 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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
6
102.7 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|I 195
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
112.9 mi into trip|~2h 38m 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 Erving, MA and New Bedford, MA, road signs point toward Worcester, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Worcester
6.1 mi in|~8m
Cape Cod
83.9 mi in|~2h 1m|via US 6
Seekonk
87.3 mi in|~2h 6m|via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
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
Pleasant Street
7.1 mi
12m
Worcester Providence Turnpike
7 mi
8m
Worcester Road
6.1 mi
11m
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 15.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erving, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on High Street
149 ft·12 sec·High Street
2
Turn left onto MA 2
1.5 mi·2 min·East Main Street
3
Continue on MA 2
4.6 mi·6 min·Mohawk Trail
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 70Toward MA 122: Orange Center, Worcester
5
Turn right
152 ft·4 sec
6
Turn straight onto MA 122
0.5 mi·47 sec·South Main Street
7
Turn straight onto US 202; MA 122
0.9 mi·1 min·Daniel Shays Highway
8
Turn left onto MA 122
3.7 mi·5 min·Petersham Road
9
Continue on MA 122
4.3 mi·6 min·New Salem Road
10
Continue on MA 32; MA 122
3.3 mi·5 min·Barre Road
11
Continue on MA 32; MA 122
3.8 mi·6 min·West Street
12
Turn right onto MA 32; MA 122
0.2 mi·14 sec·Pleasant Street
13
Continue on MA 32; MA 122
1.2 mi·1 min·Summer Street
14
Continue on MA 122
6.1 mi·11 min·Worcester Road
15
Continue on MA 122
0.9 mi·1 min·Barre Paxton Road
16
Continue on MA 122
3.6 mi·5 min·Barre Paxton Road
17
Continue on MA 122
6.8 mi·12 min·Pleasant Street
18
Turn right onto MA 122
3.0 mi·4 min·Chandler Street
19
Continue on MA 122; MA 122A
0.1 mi·17 sec·Madison Street
20
Turn right onto Southbridge Street
0.4 mi·50 sec·Southbridge Street
21
Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue
0.6 mi·57 sec·Quinsigamond Avenue
22
Continue on MA 146
2.5 mi·3 min·Purple Heart Highway
23
Continue on MA 122A; MA 146
2.1 mi·2 min·Worcester-Providence Turnpike
24
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi·1 min·Purple Heart Highway
25
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi·8 min·Worcester Providence Turnpike
26
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi·22 sec·Purple Heart Highway
27
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi·8 min·Providence Pike
28
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi·15 sec·Purple Heart Highway
29
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi·6 min·North Smithfield Expressway
30
Continue on RI 146
7.5 mi·8 min·Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on RI 146
2.9 mi·3 min·Old Louisquisset Pike
32
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi·1 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
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.
34
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.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195
10 mi·12 min·I 195
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 25Toward Penniman StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on Penniman Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Penniman Street
38
At end of road, turn right onto Purchase Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Purchase Street
39
Continue on Pleasant Street
432 ft·10 sec·Pleasant Street
40
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Sixth Street
41
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft·15 sec·Market Street
42
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft·3 sec·Pleasant Street
43
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Trip Plan
For this 114.7-mile trip, leaving early is a good idea to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially as you approach the Providence area. With a duration of around 2 hours and 41 minutes, you can comfortably complete this in one day without needing an overnight stay. Consider a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel if needed; the estimated fuel cost is $18. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between the main roads like I-195 and Providence Pike to ensure you stay on the most efficient path.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.3 miles from Erving, MA, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.4 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.3 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
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 Erving, 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 Erving, MA
This is one driving day of about 114.7 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Erving, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on East Providence Expressway for about 15.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.3 mi from Erving, MA
· 1h 30m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 7.9
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 47.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.36 one way
$36.71 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$20.02
$40.04
premium
$4.82
$21.78
$43.56
diesel
$5.61
$25.32
$50.65
Estimated Tolls: $0.64
Worcester Providence Turnpike
(7 mi)$0.49
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(2.1 mi)$0.15
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
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
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.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Raising Canes - Store 1233
Worcester, MA
Blink Network
2 DCFC
Blink Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.4
0
$12.04
$5.51
Efficient EV
28.7
0
$10.04
$4.59
EV Truck/SUV
45.9
0
$16.06
$7.34
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 16, 2026
Origin
Erving, MA
Afternoon
in Erving on Friday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Bedford, MA
Afternoon
in New Bedford on Friday
Local time
3:35 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
13 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 41m 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 Erving, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 114.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Providence Expressway, I 195, Providence Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.3 miles from Erving, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.36 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 114.7 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 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.9 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.3 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Erving, MA and New Bedford, MA, road signs point toward Worcester, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
