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Trip from Hudson, MA to New Bedford, MA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

74.6 mi

120 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Hudson, MA

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city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

New Bedford, MA

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Trip Overview

This 74.6-mile drive from Hudson, MA to New Bedford, MA is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 33 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, it's an economical option for a day trip. The majority of your journey, 84%, will be on major roadways like I-495 and MA 140, making it a consistent drive. You'll experience a typical Northeast corridor feel, moving through Massachusetts without crossing state lines. This route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

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

37.3 miles from Hudson, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 74.6-mile route, with 84% of it dedicated to major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-495, including a continuous stretch of 45.4 miles. The transition to MA 140 and Amvets Highway will offer a similar, efficient driving profile. While not characterized by winding country lanes, this route prioritizes direct travel, minimizing complex navigation and maximizing forward momentum towards your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and MA 140. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 62 / Main Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 74.6 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: near the start (MA 62 / Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (MA 85 / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 48.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 62 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 62 / Main Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | MA 85 / Washington Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 85 / Washington Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
48.7 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19B Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
54.7 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
8
70.9 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

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 4 Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 495 45.4 mi 52m
MA 140 15.9 mi 18m
Amvets Highway 5.2 mi 5m
Purchase Street 1.8 mi 3m
Route 85 Connector 1.3 mi 1m
Mount Pleasant Street 1.1 mi 2m
Broad Street 0.9 mi 1m
Hudson Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 495 — 45.4 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, MA and New Bedford, MA.

1

Start on this road

228 ft · 22 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto MA 62

528 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto Broad Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
4

Continue on Broad Street

101 ft · 3 sec · Broad Street
5

Enter roundabout onto MA 85

213 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street
6

Continue on MA 85

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Washington Street
7

Turn straight

325 ft · 12 sec
8

Continue on Hudson Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Hudson Street
9

Continue on Route 85 Connector

1.3 mi · 1 min · Route 85 Connector
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 32A Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
11

Merge onto I 495

45 mi · 52 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 19B Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto MA 24

5.2 mi · 5 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford Use the right lane.
15

Turn straight onto MA 140

16 mi · 18 min · MA 140
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 4 Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
18

Turn left onto Nauset Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Nauset Street
19

Continue on Purchase Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
20

Continue on Pleasant Street

432 ft · 10 sec · Pleasant Street
21

Continue on Sixth Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Sixth Street
22

Turn left onto Market Street

237 ft · 15 sec · Market Street
23

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

172 ft · 3 sec · Pleasant Street
24

Arrive at destination

Pleasant Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 33 minutes for this 74.6-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour traffic often found on I-495. With no designated stops suggested, you can easily break up the drive with a quick stop at a rest area or service plaza along I-495 if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $12 estimated cost reflects a full trip, and ensure you have enough before embarking on the longest 45.4-mile stretch.

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 37.3 miles from Hudson, MA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.4 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 74.6 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.3 miles or 45m 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 17m

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 Hudson, 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 Hudson, MA

This is one driving day of about 74.6 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hudson, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 45.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.3 mi from Hudson, MA · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

37 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38 miles from Hudson, 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

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...

0 mi from route Free near mile 74.6
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 30.9
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour $15 near mile 36
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 46.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.94 one way

$23.88 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $13.02 $26.04
premium $4.82 $14.17 $28.33
diesel $5.61 $16.47 $32.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.4 0 $7.83 $3.58
Efficient EV 18.7 0 $6.53 $2.98
EV Truck/SUV 29.8 0 $10.44 $4.77

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Hudson, MA

Late night in Hudson on Wednesday

Local time

12:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Bedford, MA

Late night in New Bedford on Wednesday

Local time

12:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

37 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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 33m 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 Hudson, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, MA 140, Amvets Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.3 miles from Hudson, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.94 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 14 significant decision points across 74.6 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: near the start (MA 62 / Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (MA 85 / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 48.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hudson, MA to New Bedford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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