Origin
Pittsfield, MA
Afternoon in Pittsfield on Monday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsfield, MA to New Bedford, MA
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
162.1 mi
261 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
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6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsfield, MA
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New Bedford, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsfield, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 162.1 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fourth Street, Elm Street, Deming Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.80 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.1 miles from Pittsfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 162.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fourth 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pittsfield, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Pittsfield, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fourth Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Deming Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Housatonic Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pittsfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Fourth Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsfield, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on Lanckton Court
220 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lanckton Court
2
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Fourth Street
3
Turn left onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Turn right onto Deming Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Deming Street
5
Turn slight right onto East Housatonic Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Housatonic Street
6
Turn left onto South Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Street
7
Continue on Pittsfield Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Pittsfield Road
8
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
10
Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Street
11
Continue on West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Center Street
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Park Street
14
Continue on Housatonic Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Housatonic Street
15
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
16
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
82 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
18
Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
19
Continue on MA 146, US 20
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
MA 146, US 20
20
Turn right onto MA 146
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
MA 146
21
Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 146 South
22
Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
23
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
24
Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
25
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
26
Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
27
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
28
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
29
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
30
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
31
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
33
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
15 mi
·
19 min
·
East Providence Expressway
34
Keep slight right
10 mi
·
12 min
35
Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Penniman Street
36
Continue on Penniman Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Penniman Street
37
At the end of the road, turn right onto Purchase Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Purchase Street
38
Continue on Pleasant Street
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
Pleasant Street
39
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sixth Street
40
Turn left onto Market Street
236 ft
·
16 sec
·
Market Street
41
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
42
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.1 miles from Pittsfield, MA, or about 1h 22m 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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.1 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Bedford, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pittsfield, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Pittsfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 162.1 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pittsfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.1 mi from Pittsfield, MA · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.1 miles from Pittsfield, 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
$25.80 one way
$51.60 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
| premium | $4.80 | $30.63 | $61.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.01 | $72.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.02 | $7.78 |
| Efficient EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.69 | $10.37 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
New Bedford, MA
Afternoon in New Bedford on Monday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
18 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
2h 45m 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 Pittsfield, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 162.1 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fourth Street, Elm Street, Deming Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.1 miles from Pittsfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.80 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Pittsfield, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Pittsfield, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pittsfield, MA to New Bedford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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