How far is Hampden, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Hampden, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampden and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampden and New Bedford.
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Start on Chapin Road
3 m · 3 sec · Chapin Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2455 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Scantic Road
2713 ft · 1 min · Scantic Road
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Turn left onto South Monson Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Monson Road
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Continue on Lower Hampden Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Lower Hampden Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ely Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ely Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street
22 m · 5 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Monument Drive
45 m · 8 sec · Monument Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
2551 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1260 ft · 43 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Bethany Road
695 ft · 24 sec · Bethany Road
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Continue on Brimfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Brimfield Road
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Continue on Monson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monson Road
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Continue on Main Palmer Road
1069 ft · 22 sec · Main Palmer Road
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Turn slight right onto Palmer Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Main Street
1682 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Sturbridge Road
4 mi · 5 min · Sturbridge Road
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Continue on Brimfield Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Brimfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Charlton Road
3089 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road
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Take the exit slight left
982 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
14.8 mi · 17 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 Hampden 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Hampden and Mostly Cloudy near New Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampden to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Uxbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Hampden and 57.2 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.98 one way or $29.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampden and Mostly Cloudy near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Uxbridge
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 Uxbridge.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampden and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 82.03 mi (132.02 km).
#1 Hampden
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 5,154 |
| Coordinates | 42.0639800, -72.4134200 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.98 | $29.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $18.48 | $36.95 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $17.28 | $34.56 |
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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