How far is Arlington, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Arlington, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and New Bedford.
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Start on the route
62 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Academy Street
97 m · 15 sec · Academy Street
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1020 ft · 19 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Mystic Street
600 ft · 11 sec · Mystic Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
773 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Medford Street
2134 ft · 1 min · Medford Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Medford Street
41 m · 6 sec · Medford Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Medford Street
90 m · 10 sec · Medford Street
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Exit the roundabout onto High Street
1465 ft · 52 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Boston Avenue
2704 ft · 1 min · Boston Avenue
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Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · Mystic Valley Parkway
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Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
584 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
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Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
1173 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight
15.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
876 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Nauset Street
1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Sixth Street
1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
72 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and New Bedford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Continue on Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near New Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Arlington and 40.7 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 55.17 mi (88.79 km).
#1 Arlington
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 45,169 |
| Coordinates | 42.4153700, -71.1564400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Bedford
The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.6352600, -70.9270100 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $10.08 | $20.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.62 | $23.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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