Origin
New Bedford, MA
Afternoon in New Bedford on Saturday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bedford, MA to Adams, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
165.3 mi
266 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Adams, MA covers 165.3 miles and takes about 3h 52m 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 mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.45 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.6 miles from New Bedford, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
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 Adams, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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Pleasant Street
2
Continue on Purchase Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Purchase Street
3
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Linden Street
4
Turn right onto County Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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County Street
5
Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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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
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I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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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
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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
·
20 sec
·
Park Street
69
Turn right onto East Maple Street
308 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Maple Street
70
Turn left onto Depot Street
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
Depot Street
71
Turn right
74 ft
·
7 sec
72
Turn right
327 ft
·
24 sec
73
Arrive at destination
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 82.6 miles from New Bedford, MA, or about 1h 43m 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 36 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.6 miles or 1h 43m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Adams, 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.
+
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 165.3 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.6 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 395 decision points cluster between mile 12.6 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
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
|
~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
|
~49m in
|
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.45 one way
$52.91 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $28.85 | $57.70 |
| premium | $4.82 | $31.39 | $62.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.50 | $72.99 |
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
$26
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.36 | $7.93 |
| Efficient EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.46 | $6.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.1 | 0 | $23.14 | $10.58 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Adams, MA
Afternoon in Adams on Saturday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Wales, MA
83 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
17 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
3h 52m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 34.2
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 119.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
165.3 mi in 3h 52m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 52% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
73 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.4 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 39 significant decision points across 165.3 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Adams, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
65.9 mi in
|
~1h 22m
About the Cities
Starting in New Bedford, MA
Full guide →New Bedford is in Massachusetts on the southern coast. New Bedford's excellent harbor made it a natural fishing and whaling center. It was the world's premier whaling port in the 19th century, and, for a time, "the richest city in the world" and "the city that lit the world" because of whale oil production. New Bedford neighbor Acushnet is the birthplace of the Titleist golf ball.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 165.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.79 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Adams, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Adams, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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