Origin
Medway, MA
Evening in Medway on Thursday
Local time
8:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medway, MA to New Bedford, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
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 54.5 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Village Street, Sanford Street, Lincoln Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 1h drive with frequent turns across 54.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Village 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 Medway, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 1h 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 Medway, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Village Street | — | — |
| Sanford Street | — | — |
| Lincoln Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| East Central Street | — | — |
| Summer Street | — | — |
| King Street | — | — |
| I 495 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Village Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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
·
29 sec
·
Barber Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Street
148 ft
·
8 sec
·
Village Street
3
Turn left onto Sanford Street
0.2 mi
·
16 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 East Central Street
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Central Street
7
Turn right onto Summer Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Summer Street
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto King Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
9
Take the ramp left toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
10
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
24 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 South: Fall River
12
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Amvets Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
MA 140 South: New Bedford
14
Turn straight
16 mi
·
18 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
16
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
17
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Nauset Street
18
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Purchase Street
19
Continue on Pleasant Street
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
Pleasant Street
20
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sixth Street
21
Turn left onto Market Street
236 ft
·
16 sec
·
Market Street
22
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from Medway, MA · 30m 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 27.2 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
$8.72 one way
$17.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 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 | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
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 Thursday
Local time
8:58 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 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 54.5 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Village Street, Sanford Street, Lincoln Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 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 $8.72 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 Medway, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 1h 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 Medway, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medway, MA to New Bedford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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