How far is Jamaica Plain, MA from New Bedford, MA?

The driving distance from Jamaica Plain, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.35 mi
01h 12m
Flight
47.65 mi
76.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.65 mi
Kilometers
76.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.35 mi
Kilometers
87.47 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica Plain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica Plain
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica Plain
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 Jamaica Plain
26.5 mi
00h 36m
To New Bedford
27.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain and New Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on Orchard Street

    95 m · 14 sec · Orchard Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    5 m · 7 sec · Centre Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Arborway

    1 km · 2 min · Arborway

  4. 4

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

    44 m · 7 sec · South Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Arborway

    2269 ft · 1 min · Arborway

  6. 6

    Continue on Morton Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Morton Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Morton Street

    1 km · 1 min · Morton Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Washington Street

    877 ft · 34 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    1247 ft · 26 sec · Adams Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Randolph Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Randolph Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Randolph Avenue

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Randolph Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Canton

    1589 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    797 ft · 12 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  16. 16

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica Plain 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 43%
Randolph Avenue
4.24 mi · 8%
Morton Street
2.79 mi · 5%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 3%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Arborway
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 36m from Jamaica Plain
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Jamaica Plain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica Plain to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 26.5 miles from Jamaica Plain and 27.9 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Jamaica Plain is Partly Sunny.

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 Jamaica Plain and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 47.65 mi (76.69 km).

Jamaica Plain

#1 Jamaica Plain

Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Population37,468
Coordinates42.3098200, -71.1203300
Altitude21
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: Orchard Street (-71.120143, 42.309822)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $7.47
Round trip
$14.94
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.47 $14.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.44 $16.88
Premium $4.80 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $4.49 $8.62 $17.23

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica Plain and New Bedford. The current time is 00:26:24.

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.