How far is Head of Westport, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Head of Westport, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Head of Westport and New Bedford.
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Start on Old County Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old County Road
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Continue on Old Westport Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Old Westport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Westport Road
2322 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road
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Turn slight right
63 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto State Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Continue on Kempton Street
3000 ft · 2 min · Kempton Street
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Turn right onto Rockdale Avenue
1305 ft · 42 sec · Rockdale Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
126 m · 8 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 Head of Westport 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.
Old Westport Road
Continue on Old Westport Road
2.59 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Head of Westport and Sunny near New Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Head of Westport to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Smith Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Head of Westport and 6.4 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Head of Westport and Sunny near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Smith Mills
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 Smith Mills.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Head of Westport and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 7.04 mi (11.33 km).
#1 Head of Westport
City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 14,809 |
| Coordinates | 41.6209400, -71.0619900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
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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