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

The driving distance from Gill, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.81 mi
02h 28m
Flight
106.37 mi
171.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.37 mi
Kilometers
171.18 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.81 mi
Kilometers
234.66 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Gill
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gill
2026-04-19T05:43
Arrive New Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gill
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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Gill
63.6 mi
01h 14m
To New Bedford
82.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    69 m · 12 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gill Center Road

    647 ft · 14 sec · Gill Center Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1510 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Gulf Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Gulf Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Orange Center, Worcester

    2445 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    46 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    2815 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Daniel Shays Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Petersham Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road

  16. 16

    Continue on New Salem Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Barre Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    858 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Worcester Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Madison Street

    545 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Southbridge Street

    1928 ft · 50 sec · Southbridge Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue

    3131 ft · 57 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  31. 31

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  33. 33

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  35. 35

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  37. 37

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway

  42. 42

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street

    1185 ft · 34 sec

  44. 44

    Continue on Penniman Street

    740 ft · 16 sec · Penniman Street

  45. 45

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Purchase Street

  46. 46

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gill 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
50 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
25.7 mi · 18%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 5%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 5%
Pleasant Street
7.08 mi · 5%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 5%
Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

15.4 mi · 00h 19m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
01h 14m from Gill
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Gill and Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Gill and 82.2 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.03 one way or $40.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gill and Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gill and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 106.37 mi (171.18 km).

Gill

#1 Gill

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,473
Coordinates42.6403600, -72.4995300
Altitude79
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: River Road (-72.499645, 42.640367)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.48 L · about $20.03
Round trip
$40.07
10.3 gal · 38.96 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.03 $40.07
Mid-grade $4.40 $22.64 $45.29
Premium $4.80 $24.71 $49.43
Diesel $4.49 $23.11 $46.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gill and New Bedford. The current time is 05:43:36.

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.