How far is Blackstone, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Blackstone, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 52m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blackstone and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackstone and New Bedford.
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Start on Mason Street
15 m · 8 sec · Mason Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Harris Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Harris Avenue
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Turn right onto Arnold Street
1589 ft · 33 sec · Arnold Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
65 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bernon Street
122 m · 8 sec · Bernon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bernon Street
20 m · 1 sec · Bernon Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bernon Street
1075 ft · 24 sec · Bernon Street
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Turn right onto Greene Street
573 ft · 15 sec · Greene Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Eddie Dowling Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward RI 146 South: Providence
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 146 South: Providence
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway
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Keep slight right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street
1185 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Penniman Street
740 ft · 16 sec · Penniman Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Purchase Street
1.6 km · 2 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 Blackstone 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.
East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
15.4 mi · 00h 19m
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 Blackstone to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Blackstone and 25.2 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Blackstone and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Seekonk
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 Seekonk.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blackstone and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 41.22 mi (66.33 km).
#1 Blackstone
Town in Virginia
| Population | 9,209 |
| Coordinates | 42.0178800, -71.5411700 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 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 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.61 | $15.21 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
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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