Columbus, Ohio to New Bedford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

641.4 miles 1032.2 km · straight line
769.5 miles actual route 1238.4 km · driving distance
14h 50min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from New Bedford?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to New Bedford is 641.4 miles (1032.2 km) as the crow flies. New Bedford is located ENE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 769.5 miles, taking about 14h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to New Bedford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 50min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 48min $62–$115* Budget
Train ~19h 17min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & New Bedford

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM