How far is Middleborough, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Middleborough, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middleborough and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleborough and New Bedford.
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Start on Center Street
611 ft · 17 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Bedford Street
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Turn right onto Highland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Highland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Street
1.2 km · 1 min · County Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford, Dartmouth
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
876 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Nauset Street
1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Sixth Street
1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
72 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middleborough and New Bedford.
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.
MA 140 South
Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Middleborough 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 Middleborough to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Freetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Middleborough and 19.5 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middleborough and Mostly Cloudy near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Freetown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Freetown.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middleborough and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 17.84 mi (28.71 km).
#1 Middleborough
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 25,722 |
| Coordinates | 41.8931600, -70.9111500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Bedford
The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.6352600, -70.9270100 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.09 | $10.17 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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