Origin
Rowley, MA
Late night in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rowley, MA to New Bedford, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
101.1 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rowley, MA
Italo Melo
New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rowley, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 101.1 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Street, Central Street, Central Street Extension for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.18 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
50.5 miles from Rowley, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 101.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church 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 Rowley, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Rowley, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street | — | — |
| Central Street | — | — |
| Central Street Extension | — | — |
| Wethersfield Street | — | — |
| Bradford Street | — | — |
| Haverhill Street | — | — |
| Newburyport Turnpike | — | — |
| Boston Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowley, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Church Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn straight onto Central Street
256 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Street
4
Continue on Central Street Extension
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Central Street Extension
5
Turn straight onto Wethersfield Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Wethersfield Street
6
Turn left onto Bradford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradford Street
7
Turn straight onto Haverhill Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
8
Turn left onto Newburyport Turnpike
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
9
Continue on Boston Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
10
Continue on Boston Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Boston Road
11
Continue on Boston Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Street
12
Continue on Newbury Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Street
13
Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 South: Boston
14
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 South: Boston
16
Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
17
Continue on Newbury Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
18
Continue on Broadway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broadway
19
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
20
Continue on Broadway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
21
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
22
Continue on Bennett Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
23
Continue on Cutler Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
24
Continue on Northeast Expressway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
25
Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
26
Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
28
Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 South: Fall River
29
Continue on Amvets Highway
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Amvets Highway
30
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
MA 140 South: New Bedford
31
Turn straight
16 mi
·
18 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
33
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
34
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Nauset Street
35
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Purchase Street
36
Continue on Pleasant Street
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
Pleasant Street
37
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sixth Street
38
Turn left onto Market Street
236 ft
·
16 sec
·
Market Street
39
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
40
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 50.5 miles from Rowley, MA, or about 54m 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 22 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 54m 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 28m
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 Rowley, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rowley, MA
This is one driving day of about 101.1 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Rowley, 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 50.5 mi from Rowley, MA · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.5 miles from Rowley, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.18 one way
$32.36 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.64 | $35.29 |
| premium | $4.82 | $19.20 | $38.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.62 | $4.85 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.15 | $6.47 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Late night in New Bedford on Thursday
Local time
12:38 AM
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
15 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 48m 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 Rowley, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 101.1 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Street, Central Street, Central Street Extension. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.5 miles from Rowley, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.18 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 Rowley, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Rowley, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rowley, MA to New Bedford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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