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Trip from New Bedford, MA to Medfield, MA

Drive Time

1h 13m

Distance

55.1 mi

89 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m

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

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Downtown New Bedford, MA, MA

New Bedford, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from New Bedford, MA to Medfield, MA covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway, I 495, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.77 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

27.5 miles from New Bedford, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from New Bedford, MA to Medfield, MA covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m, 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 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 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 2.3 miles in near Hathaway Road.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 55.1 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 3.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
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

6
3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
7
25.2 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward I 495 North: Marlboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 22B Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
7
46.9 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Walpole

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19 Toward US 1: Walpole
6
48.6 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | Old Post Road

Turn right onto Old Post Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between New Bedford, MA and Medfield, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Foxboro.

Boston

3.5 mi in | ~6m

Foxboro

47.5 mi in | ~1h 1m | via US 1

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway 15.8 mi 18m
I 495 13.7 mi 15m
I 95 6.8 mi 7m
Amvets Highway 5.4 mi 6m
Common Street 1.8 mi 2m
Purchase Street 1.8 mi 3m
Elm Street 1.5 mi 2m
High Street 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway — 15.8 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pleasant Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Pleasant Street
2

Continue on Purchase Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
3

Continue on Nauset Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Nauset Street
4

At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road

302 ft · 6 sec · Hathaway Road
5

Continue on Mount Pleasant Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mount Pleasant Street
6

Turn right onto Kings Highway

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Kings Highway
7

Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston

0.2 mi · 32 sec · MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
8

Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

16 mi · 18 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

0.2 mi · 55 sec · MA 24 North: Boston
10

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

5.4 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 495 North: Marlboro
12

Merge slight left

14 mi · 15 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 95 North: Boston
14

Merge slight left

6.8 mi · 7 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Walpole

0.4 mi · 47 sec · US 1: Walpole
16

Turn straight onto General Edwards Highway

0.3 mi · 32 sec · General Edwards Highway
17

Continue on General Edwards Highway

0.2 mi · 25 sec · General Edwards Highway
18

Continue on General Edwards Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · General Edwards Highway
19

Turn right onto Old Post Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Old Post Road
20

Turn slight left onto Common Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · Common Street
21

Continue on Elm Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
22

Continue on High Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · High Street
23

Continue on South Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Street
24

Continue on South Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Street
25

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

387 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
26

Turn right onto North Street

449 ft · 9 sec · North Street
27

Arrive at your 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 27.5 miles from New Bedford, MA, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.8 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 55.1 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 27.5 miles or 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Medfield, 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 55.1 miles and 1h 13m.

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 Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway for about 15.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.5 mi from New Bedford, MA · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

28 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 55.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Medfield, MA

The final approach into Medfield, 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 Medfield, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

0 mi from route Free
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 38
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour $15 near mile 47.5
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 55.1
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 47.5
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

19 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 55.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.77 one way

$17.54 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $9.54 $19.08
premium $4.80 $10.41 $20.82
diesel $5.64 $12.24 $24.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.5 0 $5.79 $2.64
Efficient EV 13.8 0 $4.82 $2.20
EV Truck/SUV 22 0 $7.71 $3.53

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

Morning in New Bedford on Monday

Local time

8:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Medfield, MA

Morning in Medfield on Monday

Local time

8:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

28 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 13m 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 Medfield, MA covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway, I 495, I 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.5 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 $8.77 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 14 significant decision points across 55.1 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 3.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Bedford, MA and Medfield, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Foxboro.

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