How far is Barnstable, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Barnstable, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 00h 54m.
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.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barnstable and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnstable and New Bedford.
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Start on Bow Lane
56 m · 12 sec · Bow Lane
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Turn left onto Hyannis Road
2765 ft · 55 sec · Hyannis Road
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Continue on Phinneys Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Phinneys Lane
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Turn right onto Iyannough Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Iyannough Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
1780 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
13 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore
2869 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road
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Continue on Sandwich Road
1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 18 South: Downtown New Bedford
1492 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven
674 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: Dartmouth
741 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
57 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Sixth Street
1304 ft · 33 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 Barnstable 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.
I 195 West
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14.5 mi · 00h 17m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barnstable to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Barnstable and 24.2 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barnstable and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 32.7 mi (52.62 km).
#1 Barnstable
A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 44,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7001100, -70.2994700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
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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