Jacksonville, Florida to New Bedford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

983 miles 1582 km · straight line
1143.7 miles actual route 1840.6 km · driving distance
22h 10min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
34° NE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from New Bedford?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to New Bedford is 983 miles (1582 km) as the crow flies. New Bedford is located NE of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1143.7 miles, taking about 22h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to New Bedford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 10min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 36min $91–$172* Budget
Train ~28h 49min $137–$400* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & New Bedford

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 328 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM