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

The driving distance from Holbrook, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.41 mi
00h 51m
Flight
36.16 mi
58.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.16 mi
Kilometers
58.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.41 mi
Kilometers
71.47 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Wed, May 13, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in Holbrook
Wed, May 13, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holbrook
2026-05-12T23:13
Arrive New Bedford
Wed, May 13, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holbrook
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
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Holbrook
21.5 mi
00h 25m
To New Bedford
22.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
45°F
Overnight
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Franklin Street

    35 m · 8 sec · North Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Union Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Union Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Centre Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Centre Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Edward S Harrison Boulevard

    2855 ft · 49 sec · Edward S Harrison Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Amvets Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

    876 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holbrook 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
18.3 mi · 41%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 4%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.14 mi · 3%
Centre Street
1.04 mi · 2%
Union Street
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

18.3 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 25m from Holbrook
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holbrook 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 Holbrook to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Holbrook and 22.9 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holbrook and Mostly Cloudy near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holbrook and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 36.16 mi (58.2 km).

Holbrook

#1 Holbrook

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,014
Coordinates42.1551000, -71.0086600
Altitude63
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: North Franklin Street (-71.008606, 42.155107)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.21
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.11 $12.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.90 $13.81
Premium $4.80 $7.53 $15.07
Diesel $4.49 $7.05 $14.09

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Holbrook and New Bedford. The current time is 23:13:42.

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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.