Trip from New Bedford, MA to Wareham, MA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

22m

Distance

16.8 mi

27 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 21m ★

6 AM

0h 22m

8 AM

0h 26m

10 AM

0h 24m

12 PM

0h 23m

3 PM

0h 24m

5 PM

0h 26m

8 PM

0h 21m ★

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Bedford, MA to Wareham, MA covers 16.8 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 195, Cranberry Highway, John F. Kennedy Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.6 miles on I 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 22m highway drive covering 16.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 195 and Cranberry Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.6 miles on I 195.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 13 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 195 and Cranberry Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 10 key points

These 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

7

15.5 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Wareha, South Middleboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Wareha, South Middleboro

4

16.8 mi into trip | ~22m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between New Bedford, MA and Wareham, MA, road signs point toward Middleboro and Wareha.

Middleboro

15.3 mi in | ~19m

Wareha

15.5 mi in | ~19m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 195	13.6 mi	16m
Cranberry Highway	0.9 mi	1m
John F. Kennedy Highway	0.7 mi	1m
Pleasant Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Main Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Hillman Street	0.1 mi	<1m
Tihonet Road	<0.1 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 Wareham, 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 right at fork

311 ft · 7 sec

Toward Wareha, South Middleboro

9

Turn straight onto MA 28

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cranberry Highway

Use the left lane.

10

Turn right onto Tihonet Road

329 ft · 15 sec · Tihonet Road

11

Turn slight left onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Main Street

12

Turn right

42 ft · 3 sec

13

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.69 one way

$5.38 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$2.93	$5.86
premium	$4.82	$3.19	$6.38
diesel	$5.61	$3.71	$7.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5	$1.76	$0.81
Efficient EV	4.2	$1.47	$0.67
EV Truck/SUV	6.7	$2.35	$1.08

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 as of Jun 21, 2022

Origin

New Bedford, MA

Late night in New Bedford on Friday

Local time

1:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wareham, MA

Late night in Wareham on Friday

Local time

1:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

22 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

22m 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 Wareham, MA covers 16.8 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 195, Cranberry Highway, John F. Kennedy Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.4 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 $2.69 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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.

Between New Bedford, MA and Wareham, MA, road signs point toward Middleboro and Wareha.

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