New Bedford to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

567.2 miles 912.8 km · straight line
680.6 miles estimated 1095.4 km · driving distance
13h 42min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is New Bedford from Roanoke?

The distance from New Bedford to Roanoke is 567.2 miles (912.8 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located WSW of New Bedford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 680.6 miles, taking about 13h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — New Bedford in Massachusetts and Roanoke in Virginia.

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. 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 Roanoke. 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 New Bedford to Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 42min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 26min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 49min $82–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Bedford & Roanoke

Quick Facts

New Bedford
41.64°N, 70.93°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients