Origin
New Bedford, MA
Late night in New Bedford on Thursday
Local time
12:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bedford, MA to Dunstable, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h
Distance
90.9 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
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6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
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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Dunstable, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Dunstable, MA covers 90.9 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purchase Street, Nauset Street, Hathaway Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.55 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
45.5 miles from New Bedford, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 90.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purchase Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Dunstable, MA is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Bedford, MA to Dunstable, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Street | — | — |
| Nauset Street | — | — |
| Hathaway Road | — | — |
| Mount Pleasant Street | — | — |
| Kings Highway | — | — |
| MA 140 North | — | — |
| Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway | — | — |
| MA 24 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Purchase Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Dunstable, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Purchase Street
3
Continue on Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Nauset Street
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
302 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hathaway Road
5
Continue on Mount Pleasant Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
6
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kings Highway
7
Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
8
Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
MA 24 North: Boston
10
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Amvets Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 93 South, US 1 South
12
Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
14
Merge slight right
23 mi
·
30 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
17
Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
18
Continue straight
9.4 mi
·
10 min
19
Keep slight left
7.5 mi
·
8 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
21
Keep slight left to continue on Westford Road, Westford
253 ft
·
11 sec
·
Westford Road, Westford
22
Turn left onto Westford Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Westford Road
23
Turn right onto Dunstable Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dunstable Road
24
Continue on Lowell Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
25
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
26
Continue on Main Street
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.5 miles from New Bedford, MA, or about 1h into the drive.
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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.5 miles or 1h 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunstable, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 90.9 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from New Bedford, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.5 mi from New Bedford, MA · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.5 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dunstable, MA
The final approach into Dunstable, 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 Dunstable, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.55 one way
$29.10 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| premium | $4.82 | $17.26 | $34.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.54 | $4.36 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.73 | $5.82 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Dunstable, MA
Late night in Dunstable on Thursday
Local time
12:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
35 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
2h 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 Dunstable, MA covers 90.9 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purchase Street, Nauset Street, Hathaway Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.5 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 $14.55 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.
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Dunstable, MA is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Bedford, MA to Dunstable, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Bedford, MA to Dunstable, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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