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

The driving distance from Medway, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
54.46 mi
01h 00m
Flight
42.53 mi
68.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.53 mi
Kilometers
68.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.46 mi
Kilometers
87.65 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 16, 12:20 PM EDT
Return by in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medway
2026-04-16T11:20
Arrive New Bedford
Thu, Apr 16, 12:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medway
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 Medway
26.6 mi
00h 30m
To New Bedford
27.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barber Street

    595 ft · 29 sec · Barber Street

  2. 2

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

    45 m · 8 sec · Village Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sanford Street

    795 ft · 16 sec · Sanford Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Central Street

    90 m · 7 sec · East Central Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    2176 ft · 44 sec · Summer Street

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · King Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medway 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
21.4 mi · 39%
Amvets Highway
5.19 mi · 10%
Lincoln Street
3.33 mi · 6%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 3%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 2%
King Street
1.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 30m from Medway
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Medway and Patchy Fog then 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 Medway to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 26.6 miles from Medway and 27.8 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Medway and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy 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 Medway and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 42.53 mi (68.44 km).

Medway

#1 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
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: Barber Street (-71.39673, 42.14174)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.47
Round trip
$14.94
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.47 $14.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.44 $16.88
Premium $4.80 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $4.49 $8.62 $17.23

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Medway and New Bedford. The current time is 11:20:33.

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.