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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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.
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Start on the route
27 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
131 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Locust Street
49 m · 4 sec · Locust Street
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Continue on Locust Street
558 ft · 13 sec · Locust Street
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Turn slight left onto Porter Street
3118 ft · 1 min · Porter Street
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Continue on Padelford Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Padelford Street
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Continue on Church Street
1380 ft · 35 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Myricks Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Myricks Street
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Take the ramp right toward MA 140 South: East Freetown, New Bedford
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 14 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 Berkley and New Bedford.
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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Stop Ideas Near Freetown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Providence station
Route 128 station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berkley and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 16.63 mi (26.76 km).
#1 Berkley
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,900 |
| Coordinates | 41.8459300, -71.0828200 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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