Dale City to New Bedford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

395.6 miles 636.7 km · straight line
474.7 miles estimated 764 km · driving distance
9h 33min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
56° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dale City from New Bedford?

The distance from Dale City to New Bedford is 395.6 miles (636.7 km) as the crow flies. New Bedford is located ENE of Dale City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 474.7 miles, taking about 9h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Dale City in Virginia and New Bedford in Massachusetts.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Dale City and New Bedford. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dale City to New Bedford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 33min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 28min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 4min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dale City & New Bedford

Quick Facts

Dale City
38.64°N, 77.31°W
America/New_York
70m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients