Origin
New Bedford, MA
Morning in New Bedford on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bedford, MA to West Barnstable, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 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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West Barnstable, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Bedford, MA to West Barnstable, MA covers 41.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 195, Mid Cape Highway, MA 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.3 miles on I 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from New Bedford, MA to West Barnstable, MA covers 41.4 miles and takes about 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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 14.3 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 41.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
16 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 25 East: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 40A
Toward MA 25 East: Cape Cod
8
40.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable
7
40.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
MA 149 / Prospect Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 149 / Prospect Street toward MA 149 North, US 6 West: West Barnstable
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 149 North, US 6 West: West Barnstable
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 14.3 mi | 17m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| MA 25 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Sandwich Road Connector | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| MA 28 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Meetinghouse Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 14.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and West Barnstable, 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
·
17 min
·
I 195
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 40A
Toward MA 25 East: Cape Cod
8
Merge onto MA 25
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 25
9
Continue on MA 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
10
Enter roundabout onto Sandwich Road Connector
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sandwich Road Connector
11
Continue on Sandwich Road Connector
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandwich Road Connector
12
Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Mid-Cape Connector
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
14
Merge onto US 6
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 65
Toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable
Use the slight right lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto MA 149
252 ft
·
5 sec
·
Prospect Street
Toward MA 149 North, US 6 West: West Barnstable
17
Continue on MA 149
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Prospect Street
Toward MA 149 North, US 6 West: West Barnstable
18
Continue on MA 149
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meetinghouse Way
19
Arrive at destination
MA 149
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from New Bedford, MA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Barnstable, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West Barnstable, 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
$6.63 one way
$13.25 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
West Barnstable, MA
Morning in West Barnstable on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
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
56m 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 West Barnstable, MA covers 41.4 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 195, Mid Cape Highway, MA 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 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 $6.63 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 14 decision points packed into just 41.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from New Bedford, MA to West Barnstable, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Cape Cod National Seashore and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
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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