Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
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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Eastham, MA
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The drive from New Bedford, MA to Eastham, MA covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mid Cape Highway, I 195, MA 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.3 miles on Mid Cape Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.96 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
34.2 miles from New Bedford, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Eastham, MA covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward MA 18 North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward I 195 East: Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 25 East: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway toward Eastham, Provincetown
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Cape Highway | 35.3 mi | 49m |
| I 195 | 14.3 mi | 17m |
| MA 25 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Sandwich Road Connector | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| MA 28 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Eastham, MA.
Start on Pleasant Street
Turn right onto Hillman Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto MA 18
Take the exit
Merge onto I 195
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto MA 25
Continue on MA 28
Enter roundabout onto Sandwich Road Connector
Continue on Sandwich Road Connector
Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
Take the exit
Merge onto US 6
Enter roundabout onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Turn left onto Samoset Road
Turn left
Arrive at 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 15 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.2 miles or 45m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastham, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Bedford, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Bedford, MA
This is one driving day of about 68.5 miles and 1h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.2 mi from New Bedford, MA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Eastham, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.96 one way
$21.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.96 | $23.91 |
| premium | $4.82 | $13.01 | $26.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.12 | $30.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in New Bedford on Wednesday
Local time
9:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Night in Eastham on Wednesday
Local time
9:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
42°F
Sandwich, MA
34 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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