How far is Kingston, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Kingston, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingston and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and New Bedford.
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Start on Landing Road
1241 ft · 37 sec · Landing Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1873 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary
151 m · 7 sec · Bedford Street
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Exit the rotary onto Bedford Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Bedford Street
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Turn right onto Highland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Highland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Street
1.2 km · 1 min · County Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford, Dartmouth
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
876 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Nauset Street
1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Sixth Street
1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
72 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston and New Bedford.
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.
US 44 West
Continue straight
14.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kingston 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 Kingston to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
North Lakeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Kingston and 15.6 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near North Lakeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Lakeville.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 26.92 mi (43.33 km).
#1 Kingston
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,208 |
| Coordinates | 41.9945500, -70.7244800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Bedford
The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.6352600, -70.9270100 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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