Origin
New Bedford, MA
Late night in New Bedford on Friday
Local time
1:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bedford, MA to Abington, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
57m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Bedford, MA
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Abington, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Abington, MA covers 38.3 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway, Amvets Highway, Bedford Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 38.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near Hathaway Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 38.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (Hathaway Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles (MA 140 / Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Hathaway Road
At end of road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 140 / Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Merge onto MA 140 / Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 20A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
8
26.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham
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 24
Toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Bedford, MA and Abington, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Raynham.
Boston
3.5 mi in
|
~6m
Raynham
26.2 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| Amvets Highway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Bedford Street | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Pleasant Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Purchase Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Mount Pleasant Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
— 15.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Abington, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Purchase Street
3
Continue on Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Nauset Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
302 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hathaway Road
5
Continue on Mount Pleasant Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
6
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kings Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
8
Merge onto MA 140
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 20A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
10
Merge onto MA 24
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 24
Toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward MA 124 East: Bridgewater
13
Turn straight onto MA 104
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto MA 104
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Street
15
Turn left onto MA 18; MA 28; MA 104
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Central Square
16
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 18
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
17
Continue on MA 18
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Bedford Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on MA 18
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Washington Street
19
Turn straight onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Washington Street
20
Turn right onto Thaxter Avenue
211 ft
·
11 sec
·
Thaxter Avenue
21
Turn right
192 ft
·
14 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.1 mi from New Bedford, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Abington, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Abington, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Abington, MA
Late night in Abington on Friday
Local time
1:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
24 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
57m 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 New Bedford, MA to Abington, MA covers 38.3 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway, Amvets Highway, Bedford Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.1 miles from New Bedford, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.13 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 38.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (Hathaway Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles (MA 140 / Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Bedford, MA and Abington, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Raynham.
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