Origin
Truro, MA
Morning in Truro on Wednesday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Truro, MA to New Bedford, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
83 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
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6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Truro, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 83 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 6A, 6, Grand Army of the Republic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.28 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
41.5 miles from Truro, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 83 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 6A 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 Truro, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 1h 33m 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 Truro, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 6A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 6 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Orleans Rotary | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mid Cape Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 6A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Route 6A
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Truro, MA and New Bedford, MA.
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Start on Old Route 6A
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Old Route 6A
2
Take the ramp straight toward 6: Grand Army Of The Republic Highway
390 ft
·
11 sec
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6: Grand Army Of The Republic Highway
3
Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4
Continue on Route 6
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 6
5
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6
Continue on Route 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Route 6
7
Continue on State Highway
2.9 mi
·
5 min
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State Highway
8
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary
404 ft
·
14 sec
·
Orleans Rotary
10
Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway
36 mi
·
50 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
11
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mid Cape Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 6A: Sagamore
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sandwich Road
14
Continue on Sandwich Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sandwich Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary
23 ft
·
1 sec
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Bourne Rotary
16
Exit the rotary
1.0 mi
·
1 min
17
Continue straight
9.1 mi
·
10 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
19
Continue straight
15 mi
·
17 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward MA 18 South: Downtown New Bedford
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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MA 18 South: Downtown New Bedford
21
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven
23
Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: Dartmouth
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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US 6 West: Dartmouth
24
Turn straight
187 ft
·
8 sec
25
Turn left onto Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sixth Street
26
Turn left onto Market Street
236 ft
·
16 sec
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Market Street
27
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
174 ft
·
3 sec
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Pleasant Street
28
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 41.5 miles from Truro, MA, or about 46m 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 miles or 46m 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
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Open the route before leaving Truro, 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 Truro, MA
This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Truro, 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 41.5 mi from Truro, MA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 41.5 miles from Truro, 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
$13.28 one way
$26.57 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.49 | $28.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $15.76 | $31.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Morning in New Bedford on Wednesday
Local time
6:32 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
13 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 33m 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 Truro, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 83 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 6A, 6, Grand Army of the Republic Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.5 miles from Truro, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.28 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 Truro, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 1h 33m 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 Truro, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Truro, MA to New Bedford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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