How far is Forestdale, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Forestdale, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forestdale and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forestdale and New Bedford.
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Start on Forestdale Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Forestdale Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence
878 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore
2869 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road
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Continue on Sandwich Road
1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 18 South: Downtown New Bedford
1492 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven
674 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: Dartmouth
741 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
57 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Sixth Street
1304 ft · 33 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 Forestdale 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.
I 195 West
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14.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain leaving Forestdale and Chance Light Rain then 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 Forestdale to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wareham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Forestdale and 19.4 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Forestdale and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Wareham
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 Wareham.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forestdale and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 22.41 mi (36.07 km).
#1 Forestdale
Forestdale is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6917700, -70.4994700 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.14 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
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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