Louisville to New Bedford: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Louisville from New Bedford?
The distance from Louisville to New Bedford is 818.5 miles (1317.2 km) as the crow flies. New Bedford is located ENE of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 975.8 miles, taking about 18h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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 Louisville 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 Louisville to New Bedford
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 273 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
- You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator