How far is Cohasset, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Cohasset, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cohasset and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cohasset and New Bedford.
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Start on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto King Street
1309 ft · 30 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Chief Justice Cushing Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Continue on Justice Cushing Way
1.9 mi · 3 min · Justice Cushing Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rotary Circle
108 m · 6 sec · Summer Street
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Exit the rotary onto Summer Street
861 ft · 17 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on Otis Street
3070 ft · 1 min · Otis Street
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Continue on Broad Cove Road
3134 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Fore River Bridge
1768 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge
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Continue on Washington Street
142 m · 8 sec · Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Street
58 m · 3 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway
154 m · 17 sec · Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway
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Continue on Revere Road
630 ft · 13 sec · Revere Road
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Continue on Walter J. Hannon Parkway
1340 ft · 47 sec · Walter J. Hannon Parkway
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Turn left onto Burgin Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Burgin Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North, I 93 South, MA 3 South: Washington Street
2088 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93: Boston, Canton
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Canton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
1173 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight
15.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
876 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Nauset Street
1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 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 Cohasset and New Bedford.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Cohasset and Sunny near New Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cohasset to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 30.1 miles from Cohasset and 25 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 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 $7.55 one way or $15.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cohasset and Sunny near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
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 West Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cohasset and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 42.38 mi (68.21 km).
#1 Cohasset
City in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,529 |
| Coordinates | 42.2417700, -70.8036500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.55 | $15.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
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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