Nashville to New Bedford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

930.8 miles 1497.9 km · straight line
1093.6 miles actual route 1760 km · driving distance
21h 3min estimated drive time
$105 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Nashville from New Bedford?

The distance from Nashville to New Bedford is 930.8 miles (1497.9 km) as the crow flies. New Bedford is located ENE of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1093.6 miles, taking about 21h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to New Bedford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 3min $105 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 16min $87–$164* Budget
Train ~27h 22min $131–$383* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & New Bedford

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 310 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM