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Trip from Sagamore, MA to New Bedford, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

35m

Distance

31.6 mi

51 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

New Bedford, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sagamore, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 31.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sandwich Road, Bourne Rotary, I 195 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.06 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

15.8 miles from Sagamore, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 31.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sandwich Road 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 Sagamore, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 35m 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 Sagamore, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sandwich Road
Bourne Rotary
I 195 West
MA 18 South
John F
US 6
US 6 West
Sixth Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Sandwich Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sandwich Road

3.9 mi · 7 min · Sandwich Road
2

Continue on Sandwich Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Sandwich Road
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

23 ft · 1 sec · Bourne Rotary
4

Exit the rotary

1.0 mi · 1 min
5

Continue straight

9.1 mi · 10 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
7

Continue straight

15 mi · 17 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward MA 18 South: Downtown New Bedford

0.3 mi · 51 sec · MA 18 South: Downtown New Bedford
9

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway
10

Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven

0.1 mi · 16 sec · US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven
11

Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: Dartmouth

0.1 mi · 18 sec · US 6 West: Dartmouth
12

Turn straight

187 ft · 8 sec
13

Turn left onto Sixth Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Sixth Street
14

Turn left onto Market Street

236 ft · 16 sec · Market Street
15

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

174 ft · 3 sec · Pleasant Street
16

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 15.8 miles from Sagamore, MA, or about 17m 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 31.6 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15.8 miles or 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 30m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Sagamore, MA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sagamore, MA

This is one driving day of about 31.6 miles and 35m.

At 31.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.8 mi from Sagamore, MA · 17m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Fairhaven, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wareham Center, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Sagamore, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Bedford, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New Bedford, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.06 one way

$10.11 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $5.52 $11.03
premium $4.82 $6.00 $12.00
diesel $5.61 $6.98 $13.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52
Efficient EV 7.9 0 $2.77 $1.26
EV Truck/SUV 12.6 0 $4.42 $2.02

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 10, 2026

Origin

Sagamore, MA

Evening in Sagamore on Wednesday

Local time

6:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Bedford, MA

Evening in New Bedford on Wednesday

Local time

6:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

16 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

35m 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 Sagamore, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 31.6 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sandwich Road, Bourne Rotary, I 195 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Sagamore, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.06 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 Sagamore, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 35m 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 Sagamore, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sagamore, MA to New Bedford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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