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

The driving distance from Littleton, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
86.92 mi
01h 22m
Flight
69.18 mi
111.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.18 mi
Kilometers
111.34 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.92 mi
Kilometers
139.89 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Littleton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littleton
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Littleton
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 Littleton
42.8 mi
00h 41m
To New Bedford
44.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Taylor Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 2 East: Concord, Boston

    1201 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto George W Stanton Highway

    25 m · 1 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Marlboro

    2106 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  6. 6

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway

  8. 8

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Littleton 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
58.2 mi · 67%
Amvets Highway
5.19 mi · 6%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 2%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 1%
Taylor Street
1.1 mi · 1%
MA 24 South
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight right

57.8 mi · 01h 07m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 41m from Littleton
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Littleton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 42.8 miles from Littleton and 44.2 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.94 one way or $23.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Littleton and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Littleton and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 69.18 mi (111.34 km).

Littleton

#1 Littleton

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,253
Coordinates42.5375900, -71.5120100
Altitude71
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: Taylor Street (-71.512219, 42.537517)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L · about $11.94
Round trip
$23.88
6.14 gal · 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.94 $23.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.50 $27.00
Premium $4.80 $14.73 $29.47
Diesel $4.49 $13.78 $27.56

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 Littleton and New Bedford. The current time is 23:42:52.

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.