Trip from New Bedford, MA to Cohasset, MA

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

59.7 mi

96 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 17m ★

6 AM

1h 23m

8 AM

1h 36m

10 AM

1h 28m

12 PM

1h 26m

3 PM

1h 28m

5 PM

1h 35m

8 PM

1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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New Bedford, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from New Bedford to Cohasset, expect a straightforward journey covering 59.7 miles. You can comfortably complete this 1 hour and 23 minute drive in a single day, making it an ideal choice for a quick getaway. Budgeting about $10 for fuel should cover your travel costs, keeping the trip quite affordable. Because the route stays entirely within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, you won't need to worry about major climate shifts or long-haul logistics. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between these two coastal areas, allowing you to spend more time at your destination rather than behind the wheel.

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

29.9 miles from New Bedford, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will transition through various road types, including the Amvets Highway and Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway, before utilizing I-93 for a portion of the trip. With a highway share of only 8%, much of your time will be spent navigating local roads that offer a more intimate look at the Massachusetts landscape. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 23.3 miles on the Amvets Highway. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience where the road conditions shift frequently as you move away from the New Bedford area.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 36 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 19 significant decision points across 59.7 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 46.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

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

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

46.6 mi into trip | ~59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 42-41 Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washingto...

47.1 mi into trip | ~1h in

Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 42 Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Stat...

47.4 mi into trip | ~1h in

Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop...

Towns Along This Route

Between New Bedford, MA and Cohasset, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, Mbta Station and Mbta Drop-Off.

Boston

3.5 mi in | ~6m

Quincy Center

46.6 mi in | ~59m

Braintree

46.6 mi in | ~59m

Adams National Historical Park

46.7 mi in | ~59m | via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

Mbta Station

46.7 mi in | ~59m | via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

Mbta Drop-Off

47.4 mi in | ~1h

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Amvets Highway	23.3 mi	26m
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway	15.8 mi	18m
I 93	3 mi	4m
North Main Street	2.1 mi	3m
Purchase Street	1.8 mi	3m
Bridge Street	1.7 mi	2m
Washington Street	1.5 mi	2m
Lincoln Street	1.5 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 Cohasset, MA.

Start on Pleasant Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Pleasant Street

Continue on Purchase Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

Continue on Nauset Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Nauset Street

At end of road, turn right onto Hathaway Road

302 ft · 6 sec · Hathaway Road

Continue on Mount Pleasant Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mount Pleasant Street

Turn right onto Kings Highway

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Kings Highway

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston

Merge onto MA 140

16 mi · 18 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 54 sec

Exit 20A Toward MA 24 North: Boston

Merge onto MA 24

23 mi · 26 min · Amvets Highway

Use the none lane.

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.

Merge onto I 93; US 1

3.0 mi · 4 min · I 93; US 1

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

Keep slight right at fork

407 ft · 9 sec

Exit 42-41 Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

Exit 42-41 Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, MBTA Station

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Exit 42 Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on Burgin Parkway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Burgin Parkway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Walter J. Hannon Parkway

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Walter J. Hannon Parkway

Use the right lane.

Continue on Revere Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Revere Road

Continue on Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway

488 ft · 13 sec · Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Washington Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

220 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street

Continue on MA 3A

451 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fore River Bridge

Continue on MA 3A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

Continue on MA 3A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Otis Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Summer Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

134 ft · 2 sec · Justice Cushing Way

Continue on MA 3A

1.2 mi · 1 min · Justice Cushing Way

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MA 228

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on East Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · East Street

Continue on North Main Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule rather than rushing to beat the clock. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the local roads means you should stay alert, especially when transitioning between the highways and smaller local streets. Since the total drive time is under an hour and a half, you won't need to plan for major stops, but having a quick break ready after that initial 23.3-mile stretch on the Amvets Highway can help keep you refreshed. Factor in the $10 fuel estimate when planning your daily budget to ensure a stress-free arrival in Cohasset. Since you aren't spending hours on the interstate, use the lack of long highway segments to enjoy the change in scenery as you head north.

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 29.9 miles from New Bedford, MA, or about 38m 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 59.7 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.9 miles or 38m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cohasset, 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 59.7 miles and 1h 23m.

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 29.9 mi from New Bedford, MA · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

30 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

Rocky Point, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cohasset, MA

The final approach into Cohasset, 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 Cohasset, 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

$9.50 one way

$19.01 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$10.33	$20.67
premium	$4.80	$11.28	$22.56
diesel	$5.64	$13.26	$26.53

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: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.9	$6.27	$2.87
Efficient EV	14.9	$5.22	$2.39
EV Truck/SUV	23.9	$8.36	$3.82

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cohasset, MA

Afternoon in Cohasset on Sunday

Local time

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

30 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

25 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 23m 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 Cohasset, MA covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 29.9 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 $9.50 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.

Between New Bedford, MA and Cohasset, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, Mbta Station and Mbta Drop-Off.

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Trip from New Bedford, MA to Cohasset, MA

Best Time to Leave

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 Cohasset, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New Bedford, MA

Cohasset, MA

Same local time

25 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 23m on the road

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