How far is Marstons Mills, MA from New Bedford, MA?

The driving distance from Marstons Mills, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.84 mi
00h 53m
Flight
26.41 mi
42.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.41 mi
Kilometers
42.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.84 mi
Kilometers
73.77 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in Marstons Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marstons Mills
2026-04-19T08:44
Arrive New Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marstons Mills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
White Island Shores
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Marstons Mills
22.9 mi
00h 26m
To New Bedford
23 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marstons Mills and New Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    1432 ft · 1 min · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cotuit Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Cotuit Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prospect Street

    21 m · 1 sec · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prospect Street

    38 m · 3 sec · Prospect Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street

    544 ft · 11 sec · Prospect Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

    913 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 18 South: Downtown New Bedford

    1492 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven

    674 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: Dartmouth

    741 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    57 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sixth Street

    1304 ft · 33 sec · Sixth Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marstons Mills 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
15.5 mi · 34%
Mid Cape Highway
10.5 mi · 23%
Bourne Rotary
10.1 mi · 22%
Sandwich Road
3.05 mi · 7%
Cotuit Road
2.17 mi · 5%
Prospect Street
1.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Continue straight

14.5 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
00h 26m from Marstons Mills
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Marstons Mills and 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 Marstons Mills to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Marstons Mills and 23 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Marstons Mills and Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Island Shores, 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 White Island Shores.

RAIL

Route 128 station

62 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

65 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marstons Mills and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 26.41 mi (42.51 km).

Marstons Mills

#1 Marstons Mills

City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,017
Coordinates41.6562200, -70.4161400
Altitude13
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: River Road (-70.415977, 41.656329)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.12 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.24 gal · 12.24 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.12 $14.25
Premium $4.80 $7.77 $15.55
Diesel $4.49 $7.27 $14.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Marstons Mills and New Bedford. The current time is 08:44:44.

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.