How far is Freetown, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Freetown, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freetown and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freetown and New Bedford.
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Start on the route
83 m · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Slab Bridge Road
1281 ft · 35 sec · Slab Bridge Road
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Continue on Bullock Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Bullock Road
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Turn left onto Chipaway Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Chipaway Road
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Continue on Braley Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Braley Road
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Continue on Braley Road
42 m · 3 sec · Braley Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford, Dartmouth
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
876 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Nauset Street
1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Sixth Street
1314 ft · 32 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 Freetown 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.
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
3.18 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Freetown and Partly Sunny near New Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freetown to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Freetown and 9 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Freetown and Partly Sunny near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Plainville
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 Plainville.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freetown and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 10.6 mi (17.06 km).
#1 Freetown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 9,432 |
| Coordinates | 41.7667700, -71.0328200 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.89 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
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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