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

The driving distance from Foxborough, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.47 mi
00h 46m
Flight
34 mi
54.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34 mi
Kilometers
54.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.47 mi
Kilometers
71.57 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Mon, May 4, 6:40 PM EDT
Return by in Foxborough
Mon, May 4, 7:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foxborough
2026-05-04T17:54
Arrive New Bedford
Mon, May 4, 6:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Foxborough
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
Taunton
MA

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

From Foxborough
21 mi
00h 23m
To New Bedford
23.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Monday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    50 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mechanic Street

    145 m · 14 sec · Mechanic Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cocasset Street

    84 m · 5 sec · Cocasset Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rockhill Street

    85 m · 6 sec · Rockhill Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    132 m · 7 sec · School Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on School Street

    47 m · 3 sec · School Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Central Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Central Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Commercial Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Commercial Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Commercial Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway

  16. 16

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Foxborough 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Commercial Street
15 mi · 34%
Amvets Highway
5.19 mi · 12%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 4%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 3%
MA 24 South
0.86 mi · 2%
Central Street
0.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

15.9 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
34 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taunton
00h 23m from Foxborough
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Foxborough 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 Foxborough to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Taunton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Foxborough and 23.5 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Foxborough and Sunny near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Taunton

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

35 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

50 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foxborough and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 34 mi (54.71 km).

Foxborough

#1 Foxborough

Town in Massachusetts

Population18,398
Coordinates42.0653800, -71.2478300
Altitude88
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: (-71.247985, 42.06554)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.21
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.11 $12.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.90 $13.81
Premium $4.80 $7.53 $15.07
Diesel $4.49 $7.05 $14.09

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Foxborough and New Bedford. The current time is 17:54:13.

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.