How far is Bliss Corner, MA from New Bedford, MA?

The driving distance from Bliss Corner, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.06 mi
00h 07m
Flight
1.73 mi
2.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.73 mi
Kilometers
2.78 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.06 mi
Kilometers
3.31 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Bliss Corner
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bliss Corner
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive New Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bliss Corner
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
Fairhaven
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Bliss Corner
1 mi
00h 03m
To New Bedford
1.1 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bliss Corner Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bliss Corner and New Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on Bliss Street

    49 m · 11 sec · Bliss Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Dartmouth Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cottage Street

    3077 ft · 1 min · Cottage Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Union Street

    1738 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    126 m · 8 sec · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bliss Corner 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
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
285.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dartmouth Street
1.01 mi · 49%
Cottage Street
0.58 mi · 28%
Union Street
0.33 mi · 16%
Pleasant Street
0.08 mi · 4%
Bliss Street
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dartmouth Street

Turn right onto Dartmouth Street

1.01 mi · 00h 02m

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 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
1.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairhaven
00h 03m from Bliss Corner
Leave By
8:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bliss Corner and 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 Bliss Corner to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

Fairhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1 miles from Bliss Corner and 1.1 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.27 one way or $0.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bliss Corner and Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Fairhaven

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

47 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

57 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

67 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

80 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bliss Corner and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 1.73 mi (2.78 km).

Bliss Corner

#1 Bliss Corner

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

Population5,280
Coordinates41.6117700, -70.9383700
Altitude20
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: Bliss Street (-70.938333, 41.611844)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.07 gal
0.27 L · about $0.27
Round trip
$0.54
0.14 gal · 0.54 L
Estimated CO2
0.6 kg one way
Round trip: 1.2 kg / 3 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.27 $0.54
Mid-grade $4.40 $0.31 $0.62
Premium $4.80 $0.34 $0.67
Diesel $4.49 $0.31 $0.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bliss Corner and New Bedford. The current time is 05:45:11.

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.