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

The driving distance from Hubbardston, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
90.21 mi
01h 42m
Flight
80.13 mi
128.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.13 mi
Kilometers
128.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.21 mi
Kilometers
145.18 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Wed, May 13, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Hubbardston
Wed, May 13, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hubbardston
2026-05-12T23:13
Arrive New Bedford
Wed, May 13, 12:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hubbardston
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 Hubbardston
44.9 mi
00h 51m
To New Bedford
45.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Mostly 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 Hubbardston and New Bedford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Worcester Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East County Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · East County Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

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

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Salisbury Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Salisbury Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Concord Street

    113 m · 6 sec · Concord Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    779 ft · 20 sec · Lincoln Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Major Taylor Boulevard

    2726 ft · 48 sec · Major Taylor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Foster Street

    1727 ft · 42 sec · Foster Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Green Street

    1746 ft · 37 sec · Green Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    74 m · 4 sec · Vernon Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Vernon Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Vernon Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Millbury Street

    2836 ft · 1 min · Millbury Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olde Millbury Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Olde Millbury Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Olde Millbury Street

    619 ft · 14 sec · Olde Millbury Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Purple Heart Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 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 Hubbardston 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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
25.7 mi · 28%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 9%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 8%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 8%
Salisbury Street
6.23 mi · 7%
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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackstone
00h 51m from Hubbardston
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hubbardston 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 Hubbardston to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 44.9 miles from Hubbardston and 45.4 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hubbardston 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 Hubbardston and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 80.13 mi (128.96 km).

Hubbardston

#1 Hubbardston

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population4,811
Coordinates42.4737000, -72.0061900
Altitude299
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: Worcester Road (-72.005763, 42.473957)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $12.37
Round trip
$24.74
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.37 $24.74
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.98 $27.96
Premium $4.80 $15.26 $30.52
Diesel $4.49 $14.27 $28.54

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 Hubbardston and New Bedford. The current time is 23:13:44.

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.