New Bedford to Suffolk: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Bedford from Suffolk?

The distance from New Bedford to Suffolk is 454.5 miles (731.4 km) as the crow flies. Suffolk is located SW of New Bedford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 545.4 miles, taking about 10h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — New Bedford in Massachusetts and 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 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.