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

The driving distance from Greenfield, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
149.25 mi
02h 30m
Flight
108.06 mi
173.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.06 mi
Kilometers
173.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.25 mi
Kilometers
240.2 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Sat, May 30, 5:03 AM EDT
Return by in Greenfield
Sat, May 30, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenfield
2026-05-30T02:33
Arrive New Bedford
Sat, May 30, 5:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenfield
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Greenfield
74.2 mi
01h 15m
To New Bedford
75.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 to 29 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2538 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mohawk Trail

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    901 ft · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    1979 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    30.7 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY

    1.5 km · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston

    2734 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    47.5 mi · 55 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

    2620 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto MA 146

    545 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street

    1185 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Penniman Street

    740 ft · 16 sec · Penniman Street

  29. 29

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Purchase Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenfield and New Bedford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
47.5 mi · 32%
Mohawk Trail
32 mi · 21%
East Providence Expressway
25.7 mi · 17%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 5%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 5%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 15m from Greenfield
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Greenfield and Rain Showers Likely near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Greenfield and 75.1 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.50 one way or $41.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Greenfield and Rain Showers Likely near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 108.06 mi (173.91 km).

Greenfield

#1 Greenfield

City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

Population17,241
Coordinates42.5875900, -72.5995300
Altitude73
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: Main Street (-72.599493, 42.587739)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.94 L · about $20.50
Round trip
$41.00
10.54 gal · 39.88 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.50 $41.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $23.17 $46.34
Premium $4.80 $25.29 $50.58
Diesel $4.49 $23.65 $47.30

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenfield and New Bedford. The current time is 02:33:18.

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.