How far is Abington, MA from New Bedford, MA?

The driving distance from Abington, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.25 mi
00h 53m
Flight
32.45 mi
52.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.45 mi
Kilometers
52.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.25 mi
Kilometers
67.99 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 11:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-19T09:14
Arrive New Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berkley
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Abington
19.5 mi
00h 26m
To New Bedford
22.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abington and New Bedford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abington and New Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    59 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Thaxter Avenue

    64 m · 11 sec · Thaxter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    842 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street

    61 m · 3 sec · Bedford Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street

    2707 ft · 46 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Bedford Street

    6.2 mi · 12 min · South Bedford Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Central Square

    546 ft · 9 sec · Central Square

  9. 9

    Continue on South Street

    1108 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South: Taunton

    2076 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

    876 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abington and New Bedford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
6.84 mi · 16%
South Bedford Street
6.22 mi · 15%
Pleasant Street
3.3 mi · 8%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 4%
Broad Street
1.35 mi · 3%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

15.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkley
00h 26m from Abington
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Abington and Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abington to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Abington and 22.7 miles from New Bedford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Abington and Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Berkley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berkley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkley.

RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

41 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

56 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 32.45 mi (52.23 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population16,752
Coordinates42.1048200, -70.9453200
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
New Bedford

#2 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.945913, 42.10495)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.59
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.80 $11.59
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.80 $7.15 $14.30
Diesel $4.49 $6.69 $13.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Abington and New Bedford. The current time is 09:14:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.