Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
99.9 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Ashburnham, MA covers 99.9 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purchase Street, Linden Street, County Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.57 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50 miles from New Bedford, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 99.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Linden Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Grove Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 195 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| RI 146 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Ashburnham, 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 straight toward I 195 West: Fall River
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Providence Pike
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Worcester Providence Road
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton
Turn left onto Redemption Rock Trail
Continue on Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Redemption Rock Trail North
Exit the roundabout onto Redemption Rock Trail North
Turn slight right onto Fitchburg Road
Continue on Princeton Road
Turn right onto Westminster Street
Turn left onto Sanborn Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashburnham Street
Continue on Ashburnham State Road
Continue on Fitchburg Road
Continue on Main Street North
Turn right onto Water Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashburnham, MA than in the middle of the route.
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 99.9 miles and 2h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50 mi from New Bedford, MA · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ashburnham, 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 Ashburnham, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.57 one way
$27.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $15.14 | $30.28 |
| premium | $4.15 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.49 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $13.99 | $6.39 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in New Bedford on Saturday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Ashburnham on Saturday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
50 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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