Origin
New Bedford, MA
Night in New Bedford on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bedford, MA to Acton, MA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
75.8 mi
122 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Acton, MA covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amvets Highway, I 95, Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
37.9 miles from New Bedford, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Acton, MA covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 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 2.3 miles in near Hathaway Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 75.8 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: 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 43 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
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~4m in
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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
9
43 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
9
46.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
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US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
7
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45B
Toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
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 New Bedford, MA to Acton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
46.1 mi in
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~58m
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via US 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| I 95 | 18.2 mi | 24m |
| Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| Concord Turnpike | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Cambridge Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Purchase Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Concord Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Acton, 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
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
24 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 45B
Toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto MA 2
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Concord Highway
17
Continue on MA 2
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Concord Turnpike
19
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
20
Enter roundabout onto MA 2A; MA 119
226 ft
·
2 sec
·
Elm Street
21
Continue on MA 2A; MA 119
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Elm Street
22
Continue on MA 2A; MA 119
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Great Road
23
Turn left onto Concord Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
24
Arrive at destination
Concord Road
Trip Plan
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 37.9 miles from New Bedford, MA, or about 47m 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 75.8 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 47m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Acton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Bedford, 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.
+
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 New Bedford, MA
This is one driving day of about 75.8 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Bedford, 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 Amvets Highway for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.9 mi from New Bedford, MA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 75.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Acton, MA
The final approach into Acton, 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 Acton, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.13 one way
$24.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| premium | $4.82 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.74 | $33.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.50
Concord Turnpike
(3.9 mi)
$0.27
Cambridge Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
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
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.96 | $3.64 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Acton, MA
Night in Acton on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
38 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
21 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 43m 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 Acton, MA covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, I 95, Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 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 $12.13 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 75.8 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: 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 43 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from New Bedford, MA to Acton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.
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