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

The driving distance from Dunstable, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 93 miles (149.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.97 mi
01h 34m
Flight
77.28 mi
124.37 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Dunstable.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.28 mi
Kilometers
124.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.97 mi
Kilometers
149.62 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Wed, Apr 15, 10:40 PM EDT
Return by in Dunstable
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunstable
2026-04-15T21:06
Arrive New Bedford
Wed, Apr 15, 10:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunstable
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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Dunstable
45.5 mi
00h 47m
To New Bedford
47.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2747 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dunstable Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Westford Road

    1160 ft · 31 sec · Westford Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 3 South: Burlington

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    22.7 mi · 31 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunstable 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 25%
Yankee Division Highway
22.7 mi · 24%
US 3 South
17.5 mi · 19%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 3%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 2%
Dunstable Road
1.46 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
77.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 47m from Dunstable
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dunstable and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93 miles (149.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Dunstable and 47.4 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.76 one way or $25.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dunstable and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.3 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunstable and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 77.28 mi (124.37 km).

Dunstable

#1 Dunstable

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population3,404
Coordinates42.6750900, -71.4828400
Altitude65
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: Main Street (-71.482995, 42.674553)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.42 L · about $12.76
Round trip
$25.52
6.56 gal · 24.84 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.76 $25.52
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.42 $28.84
Premium $4.80 $15.74 $31.48
Diesel $4.49 $14.72 $29.44

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunstable and New Bedford. The current time is 21:06:30.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.