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

The driving distance from Franklin, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
50.43 mi
00h 52m
Flight
39.28 mi
63.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.28 mi
Kilometers
63.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.43 mi
Kilometers
81.16 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Mon, May 4, 6:47 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Mon, May 4, 7:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-05-04T17:55
Arrive New Bedford
Mon, May 4, 6:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
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
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Franklin
24.5 mi
00h 26m
To New Bedford
25.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 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 Franklin and New Bedford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    78 m · 20 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    142 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Central Street

    90 m · 7 sec · East Central Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    2176 ft · 44 sec · Summer Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto King Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · King Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
21.4 mi · 42%
Amvets Highway
5.19 mi · 10%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 3%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 3%
King Street
1.08 mi · 2%
MA 24 South
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 26m from Franklin
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Franklin 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 Franklin to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Franklin and 25.9 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 39.28 mi (63.22 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population34,711
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.3967300
Altitude92
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: (-71.396695, 42.083398)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.74 L · about $6.92
Round trip
$13.85
3.56 gal · 13.48 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.92 $13.85
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.83 $15.65
Premium $4.80 $8.54 $17.08
Diesel $4.49 $7.99 $15.98

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 Franklin and New Bedford. The current time is 17:55:37.

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.