Trip from Shrewsbury, MA to New Bedford, MA

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Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

74.5 mi

120 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 28m ★

6 AM

1h 36m

8 AM

1h 50m

10 AM

1h 41m

12 PM

1h 39m

3 PM

1h 42m

5 PM

1h 49m

8 PM

1h 31m

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

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Shrewsbury, MA

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New Bedford, MA

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Trip Overview

This 74.5-mile drive from Shrewsbury, MA to New Bedford, MA is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 35 minutes. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on I-495 and MA-140, with a segment on Amvets Highway, making it a highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $12, which is quite economical. This drive is a good option if you're looking for a direct and efficient way to travel between these two points within the Northeast region.

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

37.2 miles from Shrewsbury, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this trip, with 82% of the journey taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.6 miles on I-495, providing a good opportunity for consistent progress. While much of the route is on high-speed roads like I-495 and MA-140, you'll also navigate portions of Amvets Highway. This combination means you'll experience a mix of faster travel and potentially some more localized road conditions as you approach your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and MA 140. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in near I 495.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 74.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 495

Merge onto I 495

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

48.5 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19B Toward MA 24 South: Fall River

49.4 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | MA 24 / Amvets Highway

Merge onto MA 24 / Amvets Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

54.6 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

70.7 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 495	39.6 mi	45m
MA 140	15.9 mi	18m
Amvets Highway	5.2 mi	5m
Turnpike Road	4.3 mi	6m
Purchase Street	1.8 mi	3m
South Street	1.3 mi	2m
Boston Turnpike	1.3 mi	1m
Mount Pleasant Street	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 495 — 39.6 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

165 ft · 14 sec · this road

Turn right onto MA 140

284 ft · 12 sec · Grafton Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn right onto South Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Street

Turn left onto MA 9

1.3 mi · 1 min · Boston Turnpike

Continue on MA 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · Belmont Street

Continue on MA 9

4.3 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Road

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

Merge onto I 495

40 mi · 45 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 19B Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MA 24

5.2 mi · 5 min · Amvets Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto MA 140

16 mi · 18 min · MA 140

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 4 Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Nauset Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Nauset Street

Continue on Purchase Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

Continue on Pleasant Street

432 ft · 10 sec · Pleasant Street

Continue on Sixth Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Sixth Street

Turn left onto Market Street

237 ft · 15 sec · Market Street

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

172 ft · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

Arrive at destination

Pleasant Street

Trip Plan

With a total travel time of under two hours, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you choose to depart. You won't need to split this drive into multiple days, so you can leave whenever it's most convenient. Consider an early morning departure to avoid any potential traffic, especially as you get closer to New Bedford. Keep an eye on your fuel levels; while the estimated cost is low at $12, it's always wise to top off before you leave Shrewsbury to ensure a smooth journey without unexpected stops. The longest stretch on I-495 is a good time to maintain steady speed and conserve fuel.

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 37.2 miles from Shrewsbury, MA, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.6 miles.

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 74.5 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.2 miles or 48m 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 19m

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 Shrewsbury, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Shrewsbury, MA

This is one driving day of about 74.5 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shrewsbury, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 39.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.2 mi from Shrewsbury, MA · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

37 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Shrewsbury, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

0 mi from route Free near mile 76.3

View on nps.gov

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 31.6

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Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 7.9

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Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour $15 near mile 36.9

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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 47.4

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Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 36.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.92 one way

$23.85 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$13.00	$26.00
premium	$4.82	$14.15	$28.29
diesel	$5.61	$16.45	$32.90

Estimated Tolls: $0.39

Turnpike Road (4.3 mi) $0.30

Boston Turnpike (1.3 mi) $0.09

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.3	$7.82	$3.58
Efficient EV	18.6	$6.52	$2.98
EV Truck/SUV	29.8	$10.43	$4.77

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Shrewsbury, MA

Night in Shrewsbury on Tuesday

Local time

9:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Bedford, MA

Night in New Bedford on Tuesday

Local time

9:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

37 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

20 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 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 Shrewsbury, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 495, MA 140, Amvets Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Shrewsbury, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.92 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 route from Shrewsbury, MA to New Bedford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Shrewsbury, MA to New Bedford, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in New Bedford, MA

National Parks Near This Route

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Shrewsbury, MA

New Bedford, MA

Same local time

20 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 35m on the road

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