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

The driving distance from Hudson, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
76.03 mi
01h 14m
Flight
61.71 mi
99.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.71 mi
Kilometers
99.32 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.03 mi
Kilometers
122.36 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Mon, May 4, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Tue, May 5, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-05-04T21:49
Arrive New Bedford
Mon, May 4, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

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

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

From Hudson
37.3 mi
00h 37m
To New Bedford
38.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Monday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    70 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

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

    528 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broad Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    657 ft · 11 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    99 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Hudson Street

    1961 ft · 42 sec · Hudson Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 85 Connector

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 85 Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1958 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
45.7 mi · 60%
Amvets Highway
5.19 mi · 7%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 2%
Route 85 Connector
1.33 mi · 2%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Broad Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

45.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
61.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 37m from Hudson
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hudson 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 Hudson to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Hudson and 38.7 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.43 one way or $20.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson and Sunny near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

20 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

32 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 61.71 mi (99.32 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,732
Coordinates42.3917600, -71.5661800
Altitude66
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: (-71.566114, 42.391666)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.16 L · about $10.43
Round trip
$20.85
5.36 gal · 20.32 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.43 $20.85
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.78 $23.57
Premium $4.80 $12.86 $25.72
Diesel $4.49 $12.03 $24.06

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and New Bedford. The current time is 21:49:51.

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.