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

The driving distance from Leominster, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
89.11 mi
01h 37m
Flight
74.86 mi
120.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.86 mi
Kilometers
120.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.11 mi
Kilometers
143.41 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Mon, May 18, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Leominster
Mon, May 18, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leominster
2026-05-18T00:14
Arrive New Bedford
Mon, May 18, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leominster
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
Wrentham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Leominster
43.8 mi
00h 49m
To New Bedford
45.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Monday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    77 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    34 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

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

    95 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Monument Square

    108 m · 10 sec · Monument Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Street

    553 ft · 18 sec · Central Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lancaster Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Street

  7. 7

    Continue on New Lancaster Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Lancaster Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Seven Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    50.2 mi · 58 min

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway

  15. 15

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leominster 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
50.5 mi · 57%
Main Street
6.55 mi · 7%
Amvets Highway
5.19 mi · 6%
Lancaster Street
1.89 mi · 2%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 2%
Seven Bridge Road
1.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

50.2 mi · 00h 58m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 49m from Leominster
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leominster and Mostly Sunny near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leominster to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Leominster and 45.3 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.21 one way or $24.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wrentham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leominster and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 74.86 mi (120.47 km).

Leominster

#1 Leominster

The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Population41,548
Coordinates42.5250900, -71.7597900
Altitude123
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: (-71.759918, 42.525086)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.9 L · about $12.21
Round trip
$24.43
6.28 gal · 23.8 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.21 $24.43
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.81 $27.61
Premium $4.80 $15.07 $30.14
Diesel $4.49 $14.09 $28.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Leominster and New Bedford. The current time is 00:14:05.

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.