Origin
New Bedford, MA
Night in New Bedford on Thursday
Local time
10:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bedford, MA to North Adams, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h
Distance
170.9 mi
275 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
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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North Adams, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from New Bedford, MA to North Adams, MA covers 170.9 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 195, Providence Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
85.5 miles from New Bedford, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 170.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h drive with frequent turns across 170.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 79 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 44.4 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 12.6 miles in near I 195.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 38 significant decision points across 170.9 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 12.6 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 38 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
12.6 mi into trip
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~16m in
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I 195
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
29.9 mi into trip
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~38m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
6
30 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
8
31.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
6
39.5 mi into trip
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~49m in
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RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 North Adams, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
65.9 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 44.4 mi | 51m |
| I 195 | 28.1 mi | 35m |
| Providence Pike | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Worcester Providence Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Savoy Road | 5.6 mi | 11m |
| Berkshire Trail | 5.4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 44.4 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and North Adams, 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
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195
17 mi
·
22 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on RI 146
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38A
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on RI 146
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
18
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
19
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
20
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Worcester Providence Road
21
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
22
Continue on MA 146
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
24
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
26
Merge onto I 90
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 49
Toward MA 33: Chicopee
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
30
Keep slight right at fork
134 ft
·
5 sec
31
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
528 ft
·
24 sec
·
Montgomery Street
32
Turn sharp left onto Granby Road
133 ft
·
3 sec
·
Granby Road
33
Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinstry Avenue
34
Turn right onto MA 141
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grattan Street
35
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
36
Merge onto I 391
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 391
37
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward High Street
38
Continue on Resnic Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Resnic Boulevard
39
Continue on West Franklin Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Franklin Street
40
At end of road, turn right onto US 5; US 202
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northampton Street
41
Turn left onto MA 141
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Easthampton Road West
42
Continue on MA 141
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Road
43
Continue on MA 141
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Street
44
Continue on MA 141
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cottage Street
45
Turn right onto MA 141
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Union Street
46
At end of road, turn left onto MA 10
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
47
Turn right onto Glendale Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Glendale Street
48
Continue on Loudville Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Loudville Road
49
Turn right onto Torrey Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Torrey Street
50
Continue on Glendale Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Glendale Road
51
Continue on West Farms Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Farms Road
52
Continue on Sylvester Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Sylvester Road
53
Turn left onto Chesterfield Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Chesterfield Road
54
Continue on East Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Street
55
Continue on South Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Street
56
Turn left onto MA 143
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Road
57
Turn right onto Cummington Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Cummington Road
58
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
59
Turn left onto MA 9; MA 112
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Berkshire Trail
60
Continue on MA 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Corps League Highway
61
Continue on MA 9
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 9
62
Turn right onto MA 8A
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Savoy Road
63
Continue on MA 8A
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Windsor Road
64
At end of road, turn left onto MA 116
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Road
65
Continue on MA 116
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Savoy Road
66
Continue on MA 116
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Orchard Street
67
Continue on MA 116
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Center Street
68
Continue on MA 8
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Park Street
69
Continue on MA 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Street
70
Enter roundabout onto MA 8
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Columbia Street
71
Continue on MA 8
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Columbia Street
72
Continue on MA 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Howland Avenue
73
Continue on MA 8
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Curran Memorial Highway
74
Continue on MA 8
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
75
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
76
Continue on MA 8A
76 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
77
Turn left onto MA 8A
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Church Street
78
Turn straight onto MA 8A
282 ft
·
9 sec
·
Eagle Street
79
Arrive at destination
Eagle Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.5 miles from New Bedford, MA, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.4 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 38 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.5 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Adams, 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 170.9 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from New Bedford, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 44.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.5 mi from New Bedford, MA · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.5 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Adams, MA
The final approach into North Adams, 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 North Adams, 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
$27.35 one way
$54.70 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $29.83 | $59.65 |
| premium | $4.82 | $32.45 | $64.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.73 | $75.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.79
Massachusetts Turnpike
(44.4 mi)
$2.66
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.94 | $8.20 |
| Efficient EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.95 | $6.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.93 | $10.94 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
North Adams, MA
Night in North Adams on Thursday
Local time
10:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Wales, MA
85 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
18 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
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 North Adams, MA covers 170.9 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 195, Providence Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.5 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 $27.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 38 significant decision points across 170.9 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 12.6 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from New Bedford, MA to North Adams, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
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