Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Ware, MA to New Bedford, MA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

100.6 mi

162 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown Ware, MA, MA

Ware, MA

Aleksander Dumała

city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

New Bedford, MA

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Ware, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Providence Expressway, Massachusetts Turnpike, I 195 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on East Providence Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.10 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

50.3 miles from Ware, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Loading map...

Drive Character

The drive from Ware, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Providence Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 100.6 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 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 69.8 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

6
33.7 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

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

Exit 94 Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
6
34.6 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MA 146 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward MA 146 South
8
69.8 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | US 6

Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

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 36A Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence,...
8
73.2 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
7
98.8 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Take the exit toward Penniman Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward Penniman Street

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ware, MA and New Bedford, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.

Providence

33.7 mi in | ~52m

Cape Cod

69.8 mi in | ~1h 36m | via US 6

Seekonk

73.2 mi in | ~1h 42m | via I 195; US 1A; US 6

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Providence Expressway 15.4 mi 19m
Massachusetts Turnpike 14.8 mi 17m
I 195 10.2 mi 12m
Providence Pike 7.7 mi 8m
Eddie Dowling Highway 7.5 mi 8m
Worcester Providence Turnpike 7 mi 8m
North Smithfield Expressway 5.7 mi 6m
Southbridge Road 4.4 mi 9m
Longest stretch: East Providence Expressway — 15.4 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MA 9; MA 32

28 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto South Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Street
3

Continue on West Warren Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Warren Road
4

Continue on West Ware Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Ware Street
5

Continue on Ware Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ware Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto MA 67

2.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
7

Turn right onto MA 19

390 ft · 13 sec · Maple Street
8

At end of road, turn left onto Southbridge Road

4.4 mi · 9 min · Southbridge Road
9

Turn straight onto Brookfield Road

224 ft · 4 sec · Brookfield Road
10

Turn left onto Southbridge Road Extension

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Southbridge Road Extension
11

Continue on Apple Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Apple Road
12

Continue on Warren Road

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Warren Road
13

Turn straight onto MA 148

2.3 mi · 3 min · Brookfield Road
14

Turn left onto US 20

1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
15

Continue on US 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · Charlton Road
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
17

Merge onto I 84

1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
18

Merge onto I 90

15 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
19

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 94 Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
20

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · this road
Toward MA 146, US 20
21

Turn right

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward MA 146
22

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward MA 146 South
23

Merge onto MA 122A; MA 146

1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
24

Continue on MA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
25

Continue on MA 146

7.0 mi · 8 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
26

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway
27

Continue on MA 146

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike
28

Continue on MA 146

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway
29

Continue on RI 146

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway
30

Continue on RI 146

7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Continue on RI 146

2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
32

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Take the exit onto US 6

3.3 mi · 5 min · US 6
Exit 36A Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6

15 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Keep slight right at fork onto I 195

10 mi · 12 min · I 195
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
36

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 25 Toward Penniman Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Continue on Penniman Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Penniman Street
38

At end of road, turn right onto Purchase Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Purchase Street
39

Continue on Pleasant Street

432 ft · 10 sec · Pleasant Street
40

Continue on Sixth Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Sixth Street
41

Turn left onto Market Street

237 ft · 15 sec · Market Street
42

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

172 ft · 3 sec · Pleasant Street
43

Arrive at destination

Pleasant Street

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 50.3 miles from Ware, MA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.4 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.3 miles or 1h 14m 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 53m

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 Ware, 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 Ware, MA

This is one driving day of about 100.6 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ware, 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 East Providence Expressway for about 15.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.3 mi from Ware, MA · 1h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from Ware, 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

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 100.6
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

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...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 65.9
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

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...

30 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 34.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.10 one way

$32.20 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $17.56 $35.11
premium $4.82 $19.10 $38.20
diesel $5.61 $22.21 $44.42

Estimated Tolls: $1.49

Massachusetts Turnpike (14.8 mi) $0.89
Worcester Providence Turnpike (7 mi) $0.49
Worcester-Providence Turnpike (1.6 mi) $0.11

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

$16

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 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 30.2 0 $10.56 $4.83
Efficient EV 25.2 0 $8.80 $4.02
EV Truck/SUV 40.2 0 $14.08 $6.44

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Ware, MA

Night in Ware on Tuesday

Local time

9:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Bedford, MA

Night in New Bedford on Tuesday

Local time

9:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

50 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

2h 17m 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 Ware, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Providence Expressway, Massachusetts Turnpike, I 195. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.3 miles from Ware, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.10 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 100.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 69.8 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ware, MA and New Bedford, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From New Bedford, MA

Amherst, MA 119.8 mi · 2h 42m Agawam, MA 119.4 mi · 2h 30m Palmer, MA 100 mi · 2h 5m Ashburnham, MA 99.9 mi · 2h 16m

More from Ware, MA

Lynn, MA 86.5 mi · 2h 2m Haverhill, MA 83.6 mi · 2h 3m Quincy, MA 83.5 mi · 1h 58m Cambridge, MA 79.3 mi · 1h 28m Lowell, MA 65.5 mi · 1h 42m

More trips to New Bedford, MA

Agawam, MA 119 mi Amherst, MA 118.7 mi Rockport, MA 109.2 mi Belchertown, MA 108.6 mi West Newbury, MA 108.2 mi Palmer, MA 98.7 mi

Explore more options from Ware, MA or browse trips ending in New Bedford, MA.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MA road trips.

Explore maps for Ware, MA or New Bedford, MA on MapSof.net.