Origin
Sheffield, MA
Evening in Sheffield on Sunday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheffield, MA to New Bedford, MA
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
167.9 mi
270 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
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6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Bedford, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Sheffield, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 167.9 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, North Main Street, State Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.73 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
84 miles from Sheffield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 56m drive with frequent turns across 167.9 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.
Main 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 Sheffield, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 2h 56m 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 Sheffield, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stockbridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Great Barrington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheffield, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on Depot Square
367 ft
·
22 sec
·
Depot Square
2
Turn left onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on North Main Street
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
North Main Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto State Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
7
Continue on Stockbridge Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Stockbridge Road
8
Continue on South Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
9
Continue on Great Barrington Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Barrington Road
10
Continue on South Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Street
11
Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on Pleasant Street
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Street
13
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
14
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
82 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
16
Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
17
Continue on MA 146, US 20
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
MA 146, US 20
18
Turn right onto MA 146
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
MA 146
19
Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 146 South
20
Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
21
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
22
Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
23
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
24
Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
25
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
26
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
27
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
28
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
29
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
30
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
31
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
15 mi
·
19 min
·
East Providence Expressway
32
Keep slight right
10 mi
·
12 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Penniman Street
34
Continue on Penniman Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Penniman Street
35
At the end of the road, turn right onto Purchase Street
1.0 mi
·
1 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84 miles from Sheffield, MA, or about 1h 28m 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 84 miles or 1h 28m 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 24m
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 Sheffield, 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 Sheffield, MA
This is one driving day of about 167.9 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sheffield, 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 84 mi from Sheffield, MA · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 84 miles from Sheffield, 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
$26.73 one way
$53.45 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $29.07 | $58.13 |
| premium | $4.80 | $31.72 | $63.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.30 | $74.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.63 | $8.06 |
| Efficient EV | 42 | 0 | $14.69 | $6.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.51 | $10.75 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Evening in New Bedford on Sunday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
84 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
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
2h 56m 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 Sheffield, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 167.9 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, North Main Street, State Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84 miles from Sheffield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.73 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 Sheffield, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 2h 56m 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 Sheffield, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sheffield, MA to New Bedford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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