New Bedford to Waterville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

211.8 miles 340.9 km · straight line
264.8 miles estimated 426.1 km · driving distance
5h 20min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is New Bedford from Waterville?

The distance from New Bedford to Waterville is 211.8 miles (340.9 km) as the crow flies. Waterville is located NNE of New Bedford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 264.8 miles, taking about 5h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — New Bedford in Massachusetts and Waterville in Maine.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 20min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 24min $21–$40* Budget
Train ~5h 4min $32–$93* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Bedford & Waterville

Quick Facts

New Bedford
41.64°N, 70.93°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
Waterville
44.55°N, 69.63°W
America/New_York
33m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 71 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 117.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients