Origin
New Bedford, MA
Night in New Bedford on Tuesday
Local time
11:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bedford, MA to Arlington, MA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
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6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Arlington, MA covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amvets Highway, Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.35 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
32.4 miles from New Bedford, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 64.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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?
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.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 64.7 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 43 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 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
9
43 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
58.2 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
8
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
9
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Me...
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 Arlington, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Medford.
Boston
3.5 mi in
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~6m
Medford
59.8 mi in
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~1h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| I 93 | 13.2 mi | 17m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Purchase Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Mystic Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Mount Pleasant Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Arlington, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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Purchase Street
3
Continue on Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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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
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Mount Pleasant Street
6
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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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 right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 93; US 1
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 21
Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto MA 38
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mystic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Harvard Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Harvard Street
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Warner Street
20
Enter roundabout onto Powder House Boulevard
127 ft
·
2 sec
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Powder House Boulevard
21
Continue on Powder House Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder House Boulevard
22
Turn left onto North Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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North Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto Broadway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
24
At end of road, turn right onto US 3; MA 2A
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto Academy Street
320 ft
·
18 sec
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Academy Street
26
Turn left
203 ft
·
14 sec
27
Arrive at destination
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 32.4 miles from New Bedford, MA, or about 41m 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 64.7 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.4 miles or 41m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, 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.
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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 64.7 miles and 1h 28m.
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 32.4 mi from New Bedford, MA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 64.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, MA
The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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
$10.35 one way
$20.71 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Arlington, MA
Night in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
11:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
32 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
1 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 28m 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 Arlington, MA covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway, I 93. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.4 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 $10.35 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 18 significant decision points across 64.7 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 43 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Bedford, MA and Arlington, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Medford.
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