Origin
New Bedford, MA
Afternoon in New Bedford on Friday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bedford, MA to Kingston, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Kingston, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Kingston, MA covers 34.5 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 195, County Road, Federal Furnace Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.6 miles on I 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Kingston, MA covers 34.5 miles and takes about 54m, 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 19 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 13.6 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 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward MA 18 North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward MA 18 North
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East: Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 195 East: Cape Cod
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 39
Toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
33.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
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 Kingston, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Middleboro along the way.
Middleboro
15.3 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 13.6 mi | 16m |
| County Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Federal Furnace Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Cranberry Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Samoset Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| John F. Kennedy Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Seven Hills Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 13.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Kingston, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn right onto Hillman Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hillman Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward MA 18 North
4
Merge onto MA 18
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Highway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 195 East: Cape Cod
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 195
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 195
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 39
Toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
8
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn left onto MA 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Cranberry Highway
10
Turn right onto MA 58
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road
11
Continue on Federal Furnace Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Federal Furnace Road
12
Turn left onto Seven Hills Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Seven Hills Road
13
Turn slight right onto Samoset Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MA 3 North
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto MA 3; US 44
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 18
Toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
17
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto Landing Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Landing Road
19
Arrive at destination
Landing Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from New Bedford, MA · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kingston, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Kingston, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Kingston, MA
Afternoon in Kingston on Friday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
36 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
54m 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 Kingston, MA covers 34.5 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 195, County Road, Federal Furnace Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 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 $5.52 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from New Bedford, MA to Kingston, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Middleboro along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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