New Bedford to Rockland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

34.2 miles 55.1 km · straight line
44.5 miles estimated 71.6 km · driving distance
54min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is New Bedford from Rockland?

The distance from New Bedford to Rockland is 34.2 miles (55.1 km) as the crow flies. Rockland is located N of New Bedford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 44.5 miles, taking about 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 54min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between New Bedford & Rockland

Quick Facts

New Bedford
41.64°N, 70.93°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
Rockland
42.13°N, 70.92°W
America/New_York
49m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 727.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients