New Bedford to South Suffolk: Road Trip Guide & Distance

455.3 miles 732.7 km · straight line
546.3 miles estimated 879.2 km · driving distance
10h 59min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
224° SW bearing direction

How far is New Bedford from South Suffolk?

The distance from New Bedford to South Suffolk is 455.3 miles (732.7 km) as the crow flies. South Suffolk is located SW of New Bedford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 546.3 miles, taking about 10h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — New Bedford in Massachusetts and South Suffolk 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 South Suffolk. 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 South Suffolk

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 59min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 11min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 26min $66–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Bedford & South Suffolk

Quick Facts

New Bedford
41.64°N, 70.93°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
South Suffolk
36.72°N, 76.59°W
America/New_York
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients