Laurel, Maryland to New Bedford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

357.5 miles 575.3 km · straight line
429 miles estimated 690.4 km · driving distance
8h 38min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Laurel, Maryland from New Bedford?

The distance from Laurel, Maryland to New Bedford is 357.5 miles (575.3 km) as the crow flies. New Bedford is located ENE of Laurel, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 429 miles, taking about 8h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Laurel, Maryland in Maryland 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 Laurel, Maryland 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 Laurel, Maryland to New Bedford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 38min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 22min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 12min $51–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Laurel, Maryland & New Bedford

Quick Facts

Laurel, Maryland
39.10°N, 76.85°W
America/New_York
51m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients