New Bedford to Petersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Bedford from Petersburg?

The distance from New Bedford to Petersburg is 460.3 miles (740.8 km) as the crow flies. Petersburg is located SW of New Bedford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 552.4 miles, taking about 11h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — New Bedford in Massachusetts and Petersburg in Virginia.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Bedford and Petersburg. 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.