How far is Boston, MA from New Bedford, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Boston and New Bedford is 50.43 miles (81.16 km).
Flight distance from Boston, MA to New Bedford, MA is 50.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to New Bedford, Massachusetts is: 58.83 miles (94.68 km) by car.
Driving from Boston to New Bedford will take approximately 01 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Massachusetts. Boston is a major center for education and is home to Harvard University and the Boston Celtics basketball team.
| Population | 691531 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°21'30"N 71°3'35"W |
| Latitude | 42.3584300 |
| Longitude | -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Bedford
The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It is located on the western shore of Buzzards Bay in southeastern Massachusetts. New Bedford is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the New Bedford Whaling Museum and the New Bedford Art Museum.
| Population | 95517 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°38'7"N 70°55'37"W |
| Latitude | 41.6352600 |
| Longitude | -70.9270100 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in New Bedford: William Street (-70.926996,41.635275)
Estimated Travel Time Between Boston and New Bedford
The distance between Boston and New Bedford is 95 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 03 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Boston and New Bedford. The current time is 14:16:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.86 liters (2.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Boston and New Bedford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Boston to New Bedford is $7.45 (diesel $9.32).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $7.45 | $8.63 | $9.33 | $9.32 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Massachusetts ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.591 (Diesel $4.488) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 19, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Boston and New Bedford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
