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

The driving distance from Ashland, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
68.02 mi
01h 11m
Flight
51.29 mi
82.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.29 mi
Kilometers
82.54 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.02 mi
Kilometers
109.47 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 30, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Thu, Apr 30, 5:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-30T03:17
Arrive New Bedford
Thu, Apr 30, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Norton
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Ashland
33.3 mi
00h 35m
To New Bedford
34.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Thursday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Concord Street

    73 m · 12 sec · Concord Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Front Street

    99 m · 16 sec · Front Street

  4. 4

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

    144 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    1705 ft · 53 sec · Summer Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Union Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Union Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
35 mi · 51%
Amvets Highway
5.19 mi · 8%
East Main Street
3.77 mi · 6%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 3%
West Union Street
1.42 mi · 2%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

34.6 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norton
00h 35m from Ashland
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Ashland 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 Ashland to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Norton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Ashland and 34.7 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.34 one way or $18.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ashland and Rain Showers Likely near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Norton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norton, 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 Norton.

RAIL

Providence station

25 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

27 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

43 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 51.29 mi (82.54 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population17,887
Coordinates42.2612100, -71.4634000
Altitude56
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: (-71.463516, 42.261095)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.34
Round trip
$18.67
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.34 $18.67
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.55 $21.11
Premium $4.80 $11.52 $23.04
Diesel $4.49 $10.77 $21.54

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and New Bedford. The current time is 03:17:19.

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.