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

The driving distance from Medfield, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
56.02 mi
01h 01m
Flight
42.86 mi
68.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.86 mi
Kilometers
68.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.02 mi
Kilometers
90.16 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Sun, May 24, 2:45 PM EDT
Return by in Medfield
Sun, May 24, 3:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medfield
2026-05-24T13:43
Arrive New Bedford
Sun, May 24, 2:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medfield
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
Raynham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Medfield
27.5 mi
00h 30m
To New Bedford
28.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Sunday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    137 m · 13 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    118 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    616 ft · 12 sec · South Street

  5. 5

    Continue on High Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Common Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Common Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Post Road

    609 ft · 12 sec · Old Post Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto General Edwards Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · General Edwards Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on General Edwards Highway

    1203 ft · 25 sec · General Edwards Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on General Edwards Highway

    2124 ft · 42 sec · General Edwards Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Attleboro, Providence Rhode Island

    1381 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1725 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway

  18. 18

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medfield 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
13.7 mi · 24%
I 95 South
7.74 mi · 14%
Amvets Highway
5.19 mi · 9%
Common Street
1.84 mi · 3%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 3%
Elm Street
1.53 mi · 3%
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 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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 30m from Medfield
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Medfield and Rain Showers Likely near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Medfield and 28.5 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.70 one way or $15.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Medfield and Rain Showers Likely near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

45 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medfield and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 42.86 mi (68.98 km).

Medfield

#1 Medfield

Town in Massachusetts

Population13,011
Coordinates42.1876000, -71.3064500
Altitude57
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: North Street (-71.306471, 42.187589)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.48 L · about $7.70
Round trip
$15.40
3.96 gal · 14.96 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.70 $15.40
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.71 $17.41
Premium $4.80 $9.50 $19.00
Diesel $4.49 $8.89 $17.77

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Medfield and New Bedford. The current time is 13:43:59.

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.