Indianapolis to New Bedford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

807.1 miles 1298.9 km · straight line
943.6 miles actual route 1518.5 km · driving distance
18h 10min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from New Bedford?

The distance from Indianapolis to New Bedford is 807.1 miles (1298.9 km) as the crow flies. New Bedford is located ENE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 943.6 miles, taking about 18h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to New Bedford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 10min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 48min $75–$142* Budget
Train ~23h 37min $113–$330* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & New Bedford

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m 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 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM