Montreal to New Bedford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

298 miles 479.6 km · straight line
372.5 miles estimated 599.5 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
CAD 60 - CAD 74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
153° SSE bearing direction

How far is Montreal from New Bedford?

The distance from Montreal to New Bedford is 298 miles (479.6 km) as the crow flies. New Bedford is located SSE of Montreal. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.5 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Montreal is in Quebec, Canada, while New Bedford is in Massachusetts, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min CAD 60 - CAD 74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montreal & New Bedford

Quick Facts

Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m 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 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients