Atlanta to New Bedford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

913.9 miles 1470.8 km · straight line
1072.2 miles actual route 1725.5 km · driving distance
21h 19min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from New Bedford?

The distance from Atlanta to New Bedford is 913.9 miles (1470.8 km) as the crow flies. New Bedford is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1072.2 miles, taking about 21h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and New Bedford in Massachusetts.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and New Bedford. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to New Bedford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 19min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 35min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~27h 43min $129–$375* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & New Bedford

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
New Bedford
41.64°N, 70.93°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 305 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM