Origin
New Bedford, MA
Evening in New Bedford on Thursday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bedford, MA to Rowley, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
86.8 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
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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Rowley, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Bedford, MA to Rowley, MA covers 86.8 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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 $13.89 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.
Midpoint
43.4 miles from New Bedford, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 86.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 86.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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 Rowley, MA is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Rowley, 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 Rowley, 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 right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
12
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
15 min
13
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
15
Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
16
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
17
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 1: Topsfield
19
Turn straight onto Newbury Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Street
20
Continue on Boston Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Street
21
Continue on Boston Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Boston Road
22
Continue on Boston Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
23
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
24
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
9 sec
25
Continue on Haverhill Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
26
Keep slight left to continue on Bradford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradford Street
27
Keep slight right to continue on Bradford Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bradford Street
28
Turn right onto Wethersfield Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Wethersfield Street
29
Keep slight right to continue on Central Street Extension
436 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Street Extension
30
Turn slight left onto Church Street
282 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Street
31
Turn left
33 ft
·
2 sec
32
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 43.4 miles from New Bedford, MA, or about 59m 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 59m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rowley, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 86.8 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 43.4 mi from New Bedford, MA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from New Bedford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rowley, MA
The final approach into Rowley, 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
$13.89 one way
$27.78 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.15 | $30.30 |
| premium | $4.82 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.16 | $38.33 |
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: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.56 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rowley, MA
Evening in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
15 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 59m 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 Rowley, MA covers 86.8 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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 43.4 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 $13.89 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 Rowley, MA is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Rowley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Bedford, MA to Rowley, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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