Boston, Massachusetts to New Bedford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

50.5 miles 81.3 km · straight line
57 miles actual route 91.8 km · driving distance
1h 16min estimated drive time
$5 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
172° S bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from New Bedford?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to New Bedford is 50.5 miles (81.3 km) as the crow flies. New Bedford is located S of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 57 miles, taking about 1h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to New Bedford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 16min $5 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 31min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & New Bedford

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 492.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM