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

The driving distance from Holland, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
89.42 mi
01h 36m
Flight
69.9 mi
112.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.9 mi
Kilometers
112.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.42 mi
Kilometers
143.91 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Tue, May 12, 8:16 PM EDT
Return by in Holland
Tue, May 12, 9:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holland
2026-05-12T18:39
Arrive New Bedford
Tue, May 12, 8:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holland
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
Blackstone
MA

Town in Virginia

From Holland
45.4 mi
00h 48m
To New Bedford
44.1 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Holland Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
40°F
Overnight
Using Brimfield as the closest live forecast in the Hampden County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
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 Holland and New Bedford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Craig Road

    1285 ft · 1 min · Craig Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sturbridge Road

    1196 ft · 32 sec · Sturbridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Brimfield Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Brimfield Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Brimfield Holland Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Brimfield Holland Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sturbridge Road

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Sturbridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Brimfield Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Brimfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Charlton Road

    3089 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    982 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    2620 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto MA 146

    545 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street

    1185 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Penniman Street

    740 ft · 16 sec · Penniman Street

  32. 32

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Purchase Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holland 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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
25.7 mi · 29%
Massachusetts Turnpike
14.8 mi · 17%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 9%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 8%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 8%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
69.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackstone
00h 48m from Holland
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Holland 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 Holland to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Blackstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Holland and 44.1 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.25 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Holland and Mostly Cloudy near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Blackstone

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

24 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holland and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 69.9 mi (112.5 km).

Holland

#1 Holland

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population2,469
Coordinates42.0639800, -72.1573000
Altitude212
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: Davis Road (-72.15727, 42.064179)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $12.25
Round trip
$24.51
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.25 $24.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.85 $27.70
Premium $4.80 $15.12 $30.23
Diesel $4.49 $14.14 $28.27

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Holland and New Bedford. The current time is 18:39:40.

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.