Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Sunderland, MA
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This 68.5-mile drive from New Bedford, MA, to Sunderland, MA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via I-195 and Providence Pike/Eddie Dowling Highway, with about half of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $11, making it an economical choice for a quick excursion. Since both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you won't experience a significant regional shift. This drive offers a straightforward transition between two points in Massachusetts, perfect for a day trip without needing an overnight stay.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 68.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The character of this drive is a mixed one, with 51% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience a solid stretch of 28.1 miles on I-195, offering a chance to maintain higher speeds. Following that, the drive transitions to Providence Pike and Eddie Dowling Highway, which will likely feel more like a local road experience with varying speed limits and potential for more interaction with local traffic. This blend means you'll get a taste of both efficient highway travel and more grounded, community-focused driving as you progress toward Sunderland.
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 12.6 miles in near I 195.
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 17 significant decision points across 68.5 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Bedford, MA to Sunderland, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Millbury along the way.
Millbury
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 3 mi | 3m |
| Millbury Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Massasoit Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Sunderland, MA.
Start on Pleasant Street
Continue on Purchase Street
Turn left onto Linden Street
Turn right onto County Street
Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 195
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on RI 146
Continue on RI 146
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
Continue on RI 146
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto Elm Street
Continue on Elm Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto MA 122A
Turn left onto Howe Avenue
Continue on Millbury Avenue
Continue on Massasoit Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from New Bedford, MA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 68.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Sunderland, 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 Sunderland, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.96 one way
$21.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.96 | $23.91 |
| premium | $4.82 | $13.01 | $26.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.12 | $30.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in New Bedford on Thursday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Sunderland on Thursday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
43°F
Brookhaven, NY
34 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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