Origin
Medway, MA
Evening in Medway on Friday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medway, MA to New Bedford, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medway, MA
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New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medway, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, MA 140, Amvets Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 53.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and MA 140. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.1 miles on I 495.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 21.1 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 around 0.1 miles in near Village Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (Village Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Village Street
At end of road, turn right onto Village Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
7
27.3 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
33.4 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
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 Medway, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Cape Cod along the way.
Cape Cod
5.9 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| MA 140 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Amvets Highway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Purchase Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Mount Pleasant Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| King Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 21.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medway, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Barber Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Village Street
147 ft
·
7 sec
·
Village Street
3
Turn left onto Sanford Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sanford Street
4
Continue on Lincoln Street
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Street
5
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn straight onto MA 140
294 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Central Street
7
Turn right onto Summer Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Summer Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto King Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
10
Merge onto I 495
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto MA 24
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 17A
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto MA 140
16 mi
·
18 min
·
MA 140
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 4
Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
17
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Nauset Street
18
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Purchase Street
19
Continue on Pleasant Street
432 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pleasant Street
20
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sixth Street
21
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
22
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
23
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Medway, MA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Medway, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.51 one way
$17.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.28 | $18.57 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
New Bedford, MA
Evening in New Bedford on Friday
Local time
7:20 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
21 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 11m 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 Medway, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m 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 26.6 miles from Medway, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.51 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 53.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (Village Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Medway, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Cape Cod along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley 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.
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