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

The driving distance from Concord, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.12 mi
01h 13m
Flight
60.98 mi
98.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.98 mi
Kilometers
98.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.12 mi
Kilometers
116.07 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
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 Concord
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 Concord
35.4 mi
00h 36m
To New Bedford
36.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monument Square

    19 m · 3 sec · Monument Square

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Lexington Road

    1752 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cambridge Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    116 m · 12 sec · Concord Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mary's Way

    86 m · 16 sec · Mary's Way

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  8. 8

    Continue on Concord Highway

    1307 ft · 25 sec · Concord Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Attleboro

    2583 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    18.3 mi · 25 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 Concord 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 32%
Yankee Division Highway
18.3 mi · 25%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 4%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
2.77 mi · 4%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 2%
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 36m from Concord
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Concord and Slight 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 Concord to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Concord and 36.8 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Concord and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Concord and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 60.98 mi (98.14 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population18,765
Coordinates42.4603700, -71.3489500
Altitude40
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: Monument Square (-71.348916, 42.460407)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $9.88
Round trip
$19.76
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.88 $19.76
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.17 $22.34
Premium $4.80 $12.19 $24.38
Diesel $4.49 $11.40 $22.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and New Bedford. The current time is 23:42:56.

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.