This 72.8-mile drive from Lynnfield, MA to New Bedford, MA is a manageable one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 37 minutes. You'll primarily travel on Amvets Highway and MA 140, with a portion on the Southeast Expressway. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and distance, it’s an ideal candidate for a single-day adventure without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.4 miles from Lynnfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 72.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 43% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you transition between Amvets Highway, MA 140, and the Southeast Expressway, the road character will shift, providing a varied driving experience that keeps things interesting.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 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 25.6 miles in near I 93; US 1.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.6 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
25.6 mi into trip|~37m in|I 93; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode...
7
29 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
53 mi into trip|~1h 10m 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
69.1 mi into trip|~1h 29m 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
5
72.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lynnfield, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
3.9 mi in|~7m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi
26m
MA 140
15.9 mi
18m
Southeast Expressway
8 mi
10m
Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi
9m
I 93
3.4 mi
4m
Northeast Expressway
3.1 mi
3m
Walnut Street
2.9 mi
5m
Purchase Street
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynnfield, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on South Common Street
97 ft·4 sec·South Common Street
2
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Summer Street
3
Turn right onto Walnut Street
2.9 mi·5 min·Walnut Street
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward US 1 South: Revere, Boston
5
Merge onto US 1
1.6 mi·2 min·Broadway
6
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Newburyport Turnpike
7
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi·2 min·Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
8
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi·1 min·Cutler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi·3 min·Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi·9 min·Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi·10 min·Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
3.4 mi·4 min·I 93; US 1
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 4Toward MA 24 South: Fall RiverUse the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on MA 24
23 mi·26 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 17AToward MA 140 South: New BedfordUse the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto MA 140
16 mi·18 min·MA 140
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 4Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi·2 min·Mount Pleasant Street
19
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·Nauset Street
20
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi·3 min·Purchase Street
21
Continue on Pleasant Street
432 ft·10 sec·Pleasant Street
22
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Sixth Street
23
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft·15 sec·Market Street
24
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft·3 sec·Pleasant Street
25
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 37 minute drive, leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the heaviest commuter traffic. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider breaking up the 72.8 miles with quick stops for fuel or a stretch as needed, especially during the 23.3-mile stretch on Amvets Highway. The estimated fuel cost of $12 means you won't need to worry too much about budget on this short hop. This route is flexible enough that you can depart whenever it suits your schedule.
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 36.4 miles from Lynnfield, MA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.4 miles or 51m 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 21m
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 Lynnfield, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lynnfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 72.8 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Lynnfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.4 mi from Lynnfield, MA
· 51m 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.
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 15.1
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
"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...
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...
. . . 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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 20.1
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
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
near mile 12.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.65 one way
$23.30 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$12.71
$25.41
premium
$4.82
$13.82
$27.65
diesel
$5.61
$16.07
$32.15
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Newburyport Turnpike
(0.7 mi)$0.05
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
$12
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.8
0
$7.64
$3.49
Efficient EV
18.2
0
$6.37
$2.91
EV Truck/SUV
29.1
0
$10.19
$4.66
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Lynnfield, MA
Afternoon
in Lynnfield on Friday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Bedford, MA
Afternoon
in New Bedford on Friday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
SW 8 mph8% chanceLive forecast
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
20 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
1h 37m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lynnfield, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, MA 140, Southeast Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.4 miles from Lynnfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.65 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.6 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lynnfield, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
