Origin
Williamsburg, MA
Morning in Williamsburg on Monday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamsburg, MA to New Bedford, MA
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
137.2 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
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6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamsburg, MA
Phil Evenden
New Bedford, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Williamsburg, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 137.2 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Street, Main Street, Haydenville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.84 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
68.6 miles from Williamsburg, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 137.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 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 Williamsburg, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Williamsburg, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Haydenville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Locust Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto North Street
125 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Haydenville Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haydenville Road
5
Continue on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on Locust Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
9
Continue on North Elm Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Elm Street
10
Turn slight right onto New South Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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New South Street
11
Continue on South Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Street
12
Turn left onto Old South Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Old South Street
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Conz Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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Conz Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Mount Tom Road
16
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
17
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 90
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 90
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
21
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
48 mi
·
54 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
22
Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
23
Continue on MA 146, US 20
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
MA 146, US 20
24
Turn right onto MA 146
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
MA 146
25
Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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MA 146 South
26
Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
27
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
28
Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
29
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
30
Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
31
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
32
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
33
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
34
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
35
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
36
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
37
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
15 mi
·
19 min
·
East Providence Expressway
38
Keep slight right
10 mi
·
12 min
39
Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Penniman Street
40
Continue on Penniman Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Penniman Street
41
At the end of the road, turn right onto Purchase Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Purchase Street
42
Continue on Pleasant Street
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
Pleasant Street
43
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sixth Street
44
Turn left onto Market Street
236 ft
·
16 sec
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Market Street
45
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
46
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 68.6 miles from Williamsburg, MA, or about 1h 12m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.6 miles or 1h 12m 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 59m
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 Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg, MA
This is one driving day of about 137.2 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Williamsburg, 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 68.6 mi from Williamsburg, MA · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 68.6 miles from Williamsburg, 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
$21.84 one way
$43.68 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.75 | $47.50 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.92 | $51.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.48 | $60.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.41 | $6.59 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.00 | $5.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.21 | $8.78 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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 Monday
Local time
11:32 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 25m 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 Williamsburg, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 137.2 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Street, Main Street, Haydenville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.6 miles from Williamsburg, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.84 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 Williamsburg, MA to New Bedford, MA is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Williamsburg, MA to New Bedford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Williamsburg, MA to New Bedford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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