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

The driving distance from Burlington, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.29 mi
01h 14m
Flight
61.64 mi
99.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.64 mi
Kilometers
99.2 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.29 mi
Kilometers
119.56 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Tue, May 19, 6:18 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Tue, May 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-05-19T05:04
Arrive New Bedford
Tue, May 19, 6:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Burlington
35.4 mi
00h 37m
To New Bedford
39 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Tuesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    10 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire

    584 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  27. 27

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and New Bedford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 31%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 11%
I 93 South
4.77 mi · 6%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 4%
Cambridge Street
2.85 mi · 4%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 37m from Burlington
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlington to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Burlington and 39 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.19 one way or $20.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 61.64 mi (99.2 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population28,432
Coordinates42.5048200, -71.1956100
Altitude67
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: (-71.195636, 42.504835)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.92 L · about $10.19
Round trip
$20.38
5.24 gal · 19.84 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.19 $20.38
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.52 $23.04
Premium $4.80 $12.57 $25.15
Diesel $4.49 $11.76 $23.52

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and New Bedford. The current time is 05:04:06.

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.