Trip from Peabody, MA to New Bedford, MA

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Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

75.4 mi

121 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 35m ★

6 AM

1h 42m

8 AM

1h 58m

10 AM

1h 48m

12 PM

1h 46m

3 PM

1h 49m

5 PM

1h 57m

8 PM

1h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 75.4-mile journey from Peabody, MA to New Bedford, MA takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes. It's a straightforward day trip, easily completed within a single day. You'll primarily be on Amvets Highway and MA 140, with a portion on the Southeast Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this drive is quite budget-friendly. The route offers a mixed driving experience as you move through the Northeast region of Massachusetts. Given its manageable length and duration, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay.

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

37.7 miles from Peabody, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 46% of it being highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 23.3 miles along Amvets Highway. This section likely offers a more consistent speed, allowing for steady progress. As you transition to MA 140 and then the Southeast Expressway, the driving character may shift, potentially involving more varied traffic conditions or local road segments. This blend means you'll experience both open-road cruising and potentially more intricate driving as you approach your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 4.6 miles in near MA 129.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 75.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (MA 129): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4.6 mi into trip | ~9m in | MA 129

Take the ramp onto MA 129 toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Boston

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left / right lanes. Toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Bost...

28.1 mi into trip | ~42m in | I 93; US 1

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode...

31.6 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River

55.5 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

71.7 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Peabody, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

4.6 mi in | ~9m | via MA 129

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Amvets Highway	23.3 mi	26m
MA 140	15.9 mi	18m
Southeast Expressway	8 mi	10m
Tobin Bridge	5.8 mi	9m
MA 129	3.7 mi	5m
I 93	3.4 mi	4m
Northeast Expressway	3.1 mi	3m
Lynnfield Street	2.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 23.3 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peabody, MA and New Bedford, MA.

Start on this road

215 ft · 16 sec · this road

Turn right

190 ft · 15 sec

Turn right onto Central Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Central Street

Continue on Foster Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Foster Street

Turn right onto Washington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Washington Street

Turn slight right onto Lynnfield Street

2.4 mi · 3 min · Lynnfield Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on Salem Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Salem Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 129

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Salem Street

Continue on MA 129

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salem Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp onto MA 129

3.7 mi · 5 min · MA 129

Toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Boston Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

Continue on US 1

1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

Toward Boston

Continue on US 1

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cutler Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 1

3.1 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 1

5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

8.0 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 93; US 1

Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on MA 24

23 mi · 26 min · Amvets Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto MA 140

16 mi · 18 min · MA 140

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 4 Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Nauset Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Nauset Street

Continue on Purchase Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

Continue on Pleasant Street

432 ft · 10 sec · Pleasant Street

Continue on Sixth Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Sixth Street

Turn left onto Market Street

237 ft · 15 sec · Market Street

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

172 ft · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

Arrive at destination

Pleasant Street

Trip Plan

For this 1-hour and 42-minute drive, consider leaving early in the morning to avoid potential traffic, especially if you encounter the Southeast Expressway during peak hours. With no designated stops in the data, you have flexibility; plan a brief stop around the halfway point or when you feel the need. The longest stretch without a turn is 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway, so ensure you have snacks or drinks before embarking on that segment. The $12 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check your fuel gauge before you depart from Peabody, MA.

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 37.7 miles from Peabody, MA, or about 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 miles.

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 75.4 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.7 miles or 55m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Bedford, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Peabody, 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 Peabody, MA

This is one driving day of about 75.4 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Peabody, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 23.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.7 mi from Peabody, MA · 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

38 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Peabody, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Bedford, MA

The final approach into New Bedford, 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 New Bedford, 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

$12.07 one way

$24.13 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$13.16	$26.32
premium	$4.82	$14.32	$28.63
diesel	$5.61	$16.65	$33.29

Estimated Tolls: $0.05

Newburyport Turnpike (0.7 mi) $0.05

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.6	$7.92	$3.62
Efficient EV	18.9	$6.60	$3.02
EV Truck/SUV	30.2	$10.56	$4.83

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

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Origin

Peabody, MA

Late night in Peabody on Wednesday

Local time

3:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Bedford, MA

Late night in New Bedford on Wednesday

Local time

3:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

38 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

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 42m 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 Peabody, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Amvets Highway, MA 140, Southeast Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.7 miles from Peabody, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.07 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.

On the drive from Peabody, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

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Trip from Peabody, MA to New Bedford, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in New Bedford, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Peabody, MA

New Bedford, MA

Same local time

21 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 42m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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