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

The driving distance from Holliston, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
61.65 mi
01h 05m
Flight
46.66 mi
75.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.66 mi
Kilometers
75.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.65 mi
Kilometers
99.21 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Sat, May 30, 10:18 PM EDT
Return by in Holliston
Sat, May 30, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holliston
2026-05-30T21:13
Arrive New Bedford
Sat, May 30, 10:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holliston
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
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Holliston
28 mi
00h 32m
To New Bedford
33.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph N
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 Holliston and New Bedford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winthrop Street

    9 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Middlesex Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Exchange Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Plain Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Village Street

    667 ft · 11 sec · Village Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Norfolk Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norfolk Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    1432 ft · 24 sec · Baltimore Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Holbrook Street

    841 ft · 14 sec · Holbrook Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Rockwood Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Street

    143 m · 8 sec · Union Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Street

    33 m · 2 sec · North Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Pond Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pine Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Turner Road

    1055 ft · 22 sec · Turner Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pierce Street

    1708 ft · 29 sec · Pierce Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on School Street

    132 m · 7 sec · School Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on School Street

    47 m · 3 sec · School Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Central Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Central Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Commercial Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Commercial Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Commercial Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway

  30. 30

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  32. 32

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holliston 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
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Commercial Street
15 mi · 24%
Amvets Highway
5.19 mi · 8%
Central Street
2.96 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.79 mi · 3%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 3%
Pond Street
1.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

15.9 mi · 00h 18m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 32m from Holliston
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Holliston 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 Holliston to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Holliston and 33.6 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Holliston and Rain Showers Likely near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

45 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holliston and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 46.66 mi (75.09 km).

Holliston

#1 Holliston

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,880
Coordinates42.2001000, -71.4245000
Altitude59
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: Winthrop Street (-71.424602, 42.200109)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.80 $10.41 $20.83
Diesel $4.49 $9.74 $19.48

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Holliston and New Bedford. The current time is 21:13:16.

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.