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

The driving distance from Mansfield, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.13 mi
00h 43m
Flight
31.35 mi
50.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.35 mi
Kilometers
50.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.13 mi
Kilometers
64.59 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Tue, May 12, 8:15 PM EDT
Return by in Mansfield
Tue, May 12, 8:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-05-12T19:31
Arrive New Bedford
Tue, May 12, 8:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Berkley
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Mansfield
19.4 mi
00h 21m
To New Bedford
20.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
45°F
Overnight
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

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

    110 m · 9 sec · Oakland Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Thomas Street

    144 m · 10 sec · Thomas Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Colony Road

    1020 ft · 20 sec · Old Colony Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1500 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
12.1 mi · 30%
Amvets Highway
5.19 mi · 13%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 4%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 3%
MA 24 South
0.86 mi · 2%
Nauset Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

15.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkley
00h 21m from Mansfield
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mansfield 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 Mansfield to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Mansfield and 20.8 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berkley

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

41 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

56 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 31.35 mi (50.45 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Population24,539
Coordinates42.0334300, -71.2189400
Altitude51
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: (-71.218884, 42.033482)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.05
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.52 $11.05
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.24 $12.49
Premium $4.80 $6.81 $13.63
Diesel $4.49 $6.37 $12.75

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and New Bedford. The current time is 19:31:11.

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.