How far is Malden, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Malden, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malden and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malden and New Bedford.
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Start on the route
34 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Ruing Court
25 m · 7 sec · Ruing Court
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Centre Street
102 m · 9 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
105 m · 11 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
827 ft · 19 sec · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle
84 m · 5 sec · Broadway
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Exit the rotary onto Broadway
1 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Alford Street
2811 ft · 2 min · Alford Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Sullivan Square Underpass
1.1 km · 1 min · Sullivan Square Underpass
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Turn straight onto Rutherford Avenue
116 m · 6 sec · Rutherford Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on New Rutherford Avenue
3071 ft · 56 sec · New Rutherford Avenue
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Continue on North Washington Street
3005 ft · 2 min · North Washington Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 1A North, I 93 South: Logan Airport, Quincy
59 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Quincy
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.2 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
1173 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight
15.9 mi · 18 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 Malden and New Bedford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Malden and Partly Sunny near New Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Malden to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Malden and 34.9 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Malden and Partly Sunny near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
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 West Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malden and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 55.03 mi (88.57 km).
#1 Malden
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 59,922 |
| Coordinates | 42.4251000, -71.0661600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.10 | $18.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
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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