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

The driving distance from Berkley, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.4 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.63 mi
26.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.63 mi
Kilometers
26.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.4 mi
Kilometers
39.26 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Berkley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berkley
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive New Bedford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Berkley
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Freetown
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Berkley
10.6 mi
00h 13m
To New Bedford
13.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Berkley Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

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

    131 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    49 m · 4 sec · Locust Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Locust Street

    558 ft · 13 sec · Locust Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Porter Street

    3118 ft · 1 min · Porter Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Padelford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Padelford Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Street

    1380 ft · 35 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Myricks Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Myricks Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward MA 140 South: East Freetown, New Bedford

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berkley 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 140 South
12.7 mi · 52%
Padelford Street
2.91 mi · 12%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 7%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 5%
Myricks Street
0.77 mi · 3%
Porter Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MA 140 South

Merge slight left

12.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freetown
00h 13m from Berkley
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Berkley and Slight 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 Berkley to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Freetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Berkley and 13.8 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Freetown

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Kingston station

54 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Framingham station

65 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berkley and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 16.63 mi (26.76 km).

Berkley

#1 Berkley

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population6,900
Coordinates41.8459300, -71.0828200
Altitude23
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: (-71.082809, 41.845777)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.69
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.35 $6.69
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.78 $7.56
Premium $4.80 $4.13 $8.25
Diesel $4.49 $3.86 $7.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berkley and New Bedford. The current time is 23:07:20.

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.