How far is Goshen, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Goshen, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 142.3 miles (229 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goshen and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen and New Bedford.
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Start on Main Street
1665 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Berkshire Trail East
1.9 mi · 4 min · Berkshire Trail East
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Continue on Goshen Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Williams Street
1882 ft · 54 sec · Williams Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Haydenville Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
3078 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
25 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Locust Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Locust Street
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Continue on North Elm Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto New South Street
556 ft · 10 sec · New South Street
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Continue on South Street
551 ft · 17 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Old South Street
675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Conz Street
2477 ft · 49 sec · Conz Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road
15 m · 1 sec · Mount Tom Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road
689 ft · 13 sec · Mount Tom Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
1.5 km · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
2734 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
47.5 mi · 55 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
2620 ft · 1 min
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Continue on MA 146, US 20
1212 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto MA 146
545 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South
1504 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway
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Keep slight right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street
1185 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Penniman Street
740 ft · 16 sec · Penniman Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Purchase Street
1.6 km · 2 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 Goshen and New Bedford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
47.5 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Goshen 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 Goshen to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 142.3 miles (229 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Goshen and 71.8 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Goshen and Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 111.03 mi (178.68 km).
#1 Goshen
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 1,057 |
| Coordinates | 42.4403600, -72.7995400 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $22.07 | $44.15 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $24.09 | $48.18 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $22.53 | $45.06 |
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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