Origin
Rockport, MA
Afternoon in Rockport on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Rockport, MA to New Bedford, MA
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
109.2 mi
176 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
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6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockport, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
New Bedford, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Rockport, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 109.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway, Main Street, Eastern Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.38 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
54.6 miles from Rockport, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 109.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway 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 Rockport, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Rockport, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastern Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blackburn Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yankee Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grant Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on Broadway Avenue
171 ft
·
13 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
2
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broadway
3
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
5
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blackburn Circle
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Blackburn Circle
7
Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grant Circle
308 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grant Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Danvers, Boston
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 1: Danvers, Boston
11
Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Boston
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 South: Boston
12
Continue on Newbury Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Newbury Street
13
Continue on Broadway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broadway
14
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
15
Continue on Broadway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
16
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
17
Continue on Bennett Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
18
Continue on Cutler Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
19
Continue on Northeast Expressway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
20
Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
21
Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
23
Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 South: Fall River
24
Continue on Amvets Highway
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Amvets Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
MA 140 South: New Bedford
26
Turn straight
16 mi
·
18 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
28
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
29
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Nauset Street
30
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Purchase Street
31
Continue on Pleasant Street
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
Pleasant Street
32
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sixth Street
33
Turn left onto Market Street
236 ft
·
16 sec
·
Market Street
34
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
35
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 54.6 miles from Rockport, MA, or about 57m 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.6 miles or 57m 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 33m
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 Rockport, 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 Rockport, MA
This is one driving day of about 109.2 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rockport, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.6 mi from Rockport, MA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 54.6 miles from Rockport, 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
$17.38 one way
$34.76 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $18.90 | $37.81 |
| premium | $4.80 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.26 | $48.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.47 | $5.24 |
| Efficient EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.29 | $6.99 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
55 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.
Road read
1h 54m 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 Rockport, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 109.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, Main Street, Eastern Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.6 miles from Rockport, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.38 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 Rockport, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Rockport, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rockport, MA to New Bedford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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