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

85 miles 136.8 km · straight line
106.3 miles estimated 171 km · driving distance
2h 8min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Gardner, Massachusetts from New Bedford?

The distance from Gardner, Massachusetts to New Bedford is 85 miles (136.8 km) as the crow flies. New Bedford is located SE of Gardner, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 106.3 miles, taking about 2h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Gardner, Massachusetts 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 Gardner, Massachusetts to New Bedford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 8min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 34min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 2min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gardner, Massachusetts & New Bedford

Quick Facts

Gardner, Massachusetts
42.58°N, 72.00°W
America/New_York
324m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 292.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients