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

The driving distance from Cochituate, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
69.41 mi
01h 16m
Flight
52.43 mi
84.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.43 mi
Kilometers
84.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.41 mi
Kilometers
111.7 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Cochituate
Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cochituate
2026-04-18T06:47
Arrive New Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cochituate
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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Cochituate
32.6 mi
00h 38m
To New Bedford
36.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Saturday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    27 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2934 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street

    977 ft · 17 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    700 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Street

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Worcester Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Canton, Providence Rhode Island

    1608 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cochituate 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 34%
Yankee Division Highway
9.68 mi · 14%
Worcester Street
6.55 mi · 9%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 5%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 3%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 2%
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 38m from Cochituate
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cochituate and Partly Sunny near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Cochituate and 36.8 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.53 one way or $19.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cochituate and Partly Sunny near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cochituate and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 52.43 mi (84.38 km).

Cochituate

#1 Cochituate

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population6,569
Coordinates42.3209300, -71.3642300
Altitude53
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: (-71.364112, 42.320941)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.27 L · about $9.53
Round trip
$19.06
4.9 gal · 18.54 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.53 $19.06
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.77 $21.55
Premium $4.80 $11.76 $23.52
Diesel $4.49 $11.00 $21.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cochituate and New Bedford. The current time is 06:47:23.

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.