Origin
New Bedford, MA
Night in New Bedford on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bedford, MA to Assonet, MA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.8 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Assonet, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Assonet, MA covers 20.8 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 195, MA 24, MA 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on I 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 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
10.4 miles from New Bedford, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 20.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 195 and MA 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.8 miles on I 195.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 195 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 195 and MA 24. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near County Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (County Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 195): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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County Street
Turn right onto County Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 195
Merge onto I 195
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 North: Taunton, Boston
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 14B
Toward MA 24 North: Taunton, Boston
6
19.6 mi into trip
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~24m in
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MA 79
Take the exit onto MA 79 toward MA 79 North: Freetown, Middleborough
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward MA 79 North: Freetown, Middleborough
7
19.8 mi into trip
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~25m in
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MA 79
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79 toward MA 79 North: Freetown, Middleborough
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward MA 79 North: Freetown, Middleborough
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 Assonet, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Middleborough.
Boston
11.5 mi in
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~15m
Middleborough
19.6 mi in
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~24m
|
via MA 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| MA 24 | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| MA 79 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Purchase Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| County Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Grove Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 9.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Assonet, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Continue on Purchase Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Purchase Street
3
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Linden Street
4
Turn right onto County Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
County Street
5
Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cedar Grove Street
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 195 West: Fall River
7
Merge onto I 195
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 14B
Toward MA 24 North: Taunton, Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto MA 24
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
MA 24
10
Take the exit onto MA 79
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
MA 79
Exit 11
Toward MA 79 North: Freetown, Middleborough
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 79
Exit 11
Toward MA 79 North: Freetown, Middleborough
12
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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 10.4 miles from New Bedford, MA, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.8 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 20.8 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.4 miles or 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Assonet, 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 20.8 miles and 27m.
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 I 195 for about 9.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.4 mi from New Bedford, MA · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.4 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Assonet, MA
The final approach into Assonet, 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 Assonet, 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
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Assonet, MA
Night in Assonet on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
10 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
26 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
27m 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 Assonet, MA covers 20.8 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 195, MA 24, MA 79. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 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 $3.33 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (County Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 195): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Bedford, MA and Assonet, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Middleborough.
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