Miami to New Bedford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1217.4 miles 1959.2 km · straight line
1488.1 miles actual route 2394.8 km · driving distance
28h 33min estimated drive time
$143 - $176 estimated fuel cost
~2h 57min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Miami from New Bedford?

The distance from Miami to New Bedford is 1217.4 miles (1959.2 km) as the crow flies. New Bedford is located NNE of Miami. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1488.1 miles, taking about 28h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami to New Bedford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 33min $143 - $176 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 16min $119–$223* Budget
Train ~37h 7min $179–$521* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Miami & New Bedford

Quick Facts

Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m 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 406 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM