Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Rockland, MA covers 41 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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 $6.53 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
20.5 miles from New Bedford, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 41 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Rockland, MA is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Rockland, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nauset Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hathaway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kings Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 140 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 24 North | 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 Rockland, MA.
Start on Pleasant Street
Continue on Purchase Street
Continue on Nauset Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
Continue on Mount Pleasant Street
Turn right onto Kings Highway
Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham
Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 East: Bridgewater
Turn straight onto Pleasant Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
Turn left onto Central Square
Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
Continue on Bedford Street
Continue on Washington Street
Turn straight onto Washington Street
Turn right onto Centre Avenue
Continue on Market Street
Turn left onto Union Street
Turn left onto Reed 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 41 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.5 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockland, 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 41 miles and 1h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from New Bedford, MA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Rockland, 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 Rockland, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.53 one way
$13.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Night in New Bedford on Saturday
Local time
10:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Rockland on Saturday
Local time
10:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
21 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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