Detroit to New Bedford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

623.7 miles 1003.8 km · straight line
732.9 miles actual route 1179.5 km · driving distance
14h 36min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from New Bedford?

The distance from Detroit to New Bedford is 623.7 miles (1003.8 km) as the crow flies. New Bedford is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 732.9 miles, taking about 14h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to New Bedford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 36min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 31min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~18h 59min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & New Bedford

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM