Trip from New Bedford, MA to Agawam, MA

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

119.4 mi

192 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

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New Bedford, MA

Phil Evenden

Agawam, MA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 119.4 miles across Massachusetts, this drive connects New Bedford to Agawam in approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. It is a straightforward trip that serves perfectly as a one-day excursion, making an overnight stay unnecessary for most travelers. You will rely primarily on a combination of the Massachusetts Turnpike, I-195, and the Providence Pike to complete your journey. Budgeting about $19 for fuel should keep you covered for the trip. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the route offers a reliable and efficient way to traverse the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.7 miles from New Bedford, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 70% of your travel takes place on high-speed roads. The journey features a notable 42.3-mile uninterrupted stretch along the Massachusetts Turnpike, which allows for steady cruising. Because the route prioritizes major interstates, you can anticipate a fairly consistent pace without the frequent disruptions of local traffic. While the drive is functional rather than scenic, the transition between the coastal atmosphere of New Bedford and the interior landscape of Agawam provides a clear sense of progress. Behind the wheel, you will find this to be a predictable, efficient path that favors speed and directness over winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 195. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.6 miles in near I 195.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 119.4 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 12.6 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

12.6 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 195

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

29.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...

30 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...

31.1 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 38A-B Toward RI 146 North: State Offices

109.9 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between New Bedford, MA and Agawam, MA, road signs point toward Springfield and Hartford Connecticut.

Springfield

65.9 mi in | ~1h 22m

Hartford Connecticut

109.6 mi in | ~2h 14m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	42.3 mi	48m
I 195	28.1 mi	35m
Providence Pike	7.7 mi	8m
Eddie Dowling Highway	7.5 mi	8m
Worcester Providence Road	7 mi	9m
North Smithfield Expressway	5.7 mi	6m
Springfield Expressway	4.4 mi	6m
Old Louisquisset Pike	3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 42.3 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Agawam, MA.

Start on Pleasant Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Pleasant Street

Continue on Purchase Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Purchase Street

Turn left onto Linden Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Linden Street

Turn right onto County Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · County Street

Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Cedar Grove Street

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward I 195 West: Fall River

Merge onto I 195

11 mi · 13 min · I 195

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195

17 mi · 22 min · I 195

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.1 mi · 16 sec · US 6

Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 6

Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

0.1 mi · 12 sec · I 95

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 45 sec

Exit 38A-B Toward RI 146 North: State Offices Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on RI 146

3.0 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

Exit 38A Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket Use the none lane.

Continue on RI 146

4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146

2.8 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on RI 146

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 146

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

7.0 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

Continue on MA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

1.8 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

Turn left

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 90

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 West

Merge onto I 90

15 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

28 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 55 sec

Exit 51 Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

Keep slight right at fork

348 ft · 9 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 291

4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

Continue on US 20

0.1 mi · 12 sec · US 20

Exit 1B-2B Toward I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 2B Toward Dwight Street

Turn right onto Dwight Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Dwight Street

Turn left onto MA 20A

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Carew Street

Turn slight right onto MA 20A

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Plainfield Street

Continue on US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · West Street

Continue on US 20

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North End Bridge

Enter roundabout onto US 20

285 ft · 3 sec · Park Street

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Park Street

Turn left onto River Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 147

528 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Avenue

Turn left onto Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Turn left onto School Street

103 ft · 2 sec · School Street

Arrive at destination

School Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2.5-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While the route is manageable in one go, you should account for at least one planned stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the transit. Keep a close eye on traffic patterns, especially when transitioning between the major interstates that define this corridor. Since the Massachusetts Turnpike serves as the longest segment of your drive, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting that 42.3-mile stretch to avoid any mid-highway stress. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus on the arrival in Agawam rather than worrying about complex navigation.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 59.7 miles from New Bedford, MA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.7 miles or 1h 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Agawam, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving New Bedford, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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 119.4 miles and 2h 30m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 42.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.7 mi from New Bedford, MA · 1h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

60 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.7 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Agawam, MA

The final approach into Agawam, 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 Agawam, 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

$19.01 one way

$38.01 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$20.67	$41.34
premium	$4.80	$22.56	$45.12
diesel	$5.64	$26.53	$53.05

Estimated Tolls: $2.66

Massachusetts Turnpike (42.3 mi) $2.53

Worcester-Providence Turnpike (1.8 mi) $0.13

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

$19

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.8	$12.54	$5.73
Efficient EV	29.9	$10.45	$4.78
EV Truck/SUV	47.8	$16.72	$7.64

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 years ago

Origin

New Bedford, MA

Afternoon in New Bedford on Sunday

Local time

3:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Agawam, MA

Afternoon in Agawam on Sunday

Local time

3:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

60 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

18 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

2h 30m 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 Agawam, MA covers 119.4 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 195, Providence Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.7 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 $19.01 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between New Bedford, MA and Agawam, MA, road signs point toward Springfield and Hartford Connecticut.

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Trip from New Bedford, MA to Agawam, MA

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Agawam, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New Bedford, MA

Agawam, MA

Same local time

18 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 30m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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