Origin
New Bedford, MA
Late night in New Bedford on Friday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
Trip from New Bedford, MA to Medway, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Medway, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Medway, MA covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 11m 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 $8.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 53.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 53.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Medway, MA is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Medway, 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 Medway, 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
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Amvets Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North: Marlboro
12
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
25 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward King Street, Franklin, Woonsocket Rhode Island
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
King Street, Franklin, Woonsocket Rhode Island
14
Keep slight right to continue on King Street, Franklin
217 ft
·
5 sec
·
King Street, Franklin
15
Turn slight right onto King Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
16
Turn left onto Summer Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Summer Street
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Central Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Central Street
18
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on Lincoln Street
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Street
20
Continue on Sanford Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Sanford Street
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Street
148 ft
·
9 sec
·
Village Street
22
Turn left onto Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Barber Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from New Bedford, MA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Medway, MA
The final approach into Medway, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.61 one way
$17.22 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.22 | $20.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Medway, MA
Late night in Medway on Friday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
21 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
1h 11m 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 Medway, MA covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 11m 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 26.9 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 $8.61 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 Medway, MA is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Medway, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Bedford, MA to Medway, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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