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

The driving distance from Mendon, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.96 mi
01h 01m
Flight
45.73 mi
73.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.73 mi
Kilometers
73.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.96 mi
Kilometers
94.89 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Wed, Apr 22, 8:31 PM EDT
Return by in Mendon
Wed, Apr 22, 9:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendon
2026-04-22T19:29
Arrive New Bedford
Wed, Apr 22, 8:31 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 Mendon
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
Seekonk
MA

Town in the United States

From Mendon
26.8 mi
00h 30m
To New Bedford
32.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Maple Street

    40 m · 3 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    913 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Providence Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Providence Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Providence Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Blackstone Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2248 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Harris Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Harris Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Arnold Street

    1589 ft · 33 sec · Arnold Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bernon Street

    122 m · 8 sec · Bernon Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bernon Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Bernon Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Bernon Street

    1075 ft · 24 sec · Bernon Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Greene Street

    573 ft · 15 sec · Greene Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward RI 146 South: Providence

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 146 South: Providence

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street

    1185 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Penniman Street

    740 ft · 16 sec · Penniman Street

  25. 25

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Purchase Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendon 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
25.7 mi · 44%
RI 146 South
12.1 mi · 21%
I 195 East
3.32 mi · 6%
Blackstone Street
3.29 mi · 6%
Providence Street
3.2 mi · 5%
Park Avenue
1.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

15.4 mi · 00h 19m

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
+13.3 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seekonk
00h 30m from Mendon
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Mendon and Slight 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 Mendon to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 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?

Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Mendon and 32.1 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Mendon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Seekonk

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

7 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

52 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mendon and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 45.73 mi (73.6 km).

Mendon

#1 Mendon

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,233
Coordinates42.1056500, -71.5522900
Altitude111
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: Maple Street (-71.552247, 42.10548)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.18
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.09 $16.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.15 $18.29
Premium $4.80 $9.98 $19.96
Diesel $4.49 $9.34 $18.67

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mendon and New Bedford. The current time is 19:29:31.

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.