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

The driving distance from Middleton, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
86.77 mi
01h 32m
Flight
66.47 mi
106.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.47 mi
Kilometers
106.98 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.77 mi
Kilometers
139.64 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Tue, May 12, 10:27 PM EDT
Return by in Middleton
Wed, May 13, 12:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleton
2026-05-12T20:55
Arrive New Bedford
Tue, May 12, 10:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middleton
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
Avon
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Middleton
38.7 mi
00h 46m
To New Bedford
48 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
45°F
Overnight
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    28 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Andover Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Andover Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Peabody

    1015 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Newbury Street

    1273 ft · 22 sec · Newbury Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  20. 20

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 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 Middleton 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 27%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 9%
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 7%
Broadway
3.81 mi · 4%
I 93 South
3.41 mi · 4%
Northeast Expressway
3.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 46m from Middleton
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middleton 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 Middleton to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Middleton and 48 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.90 one way or $23.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middleton and Mostly Cloudy near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middleton and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 66.47 mi (106.98 km).

Middleton

#1 Middleton

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,107
Coordinates42.5950900, -71.0161600
Altitude31
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: Lake Street (-71.01616, 42.595154)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.59 L · about $11.90
Round trip
$23.81
6.12 gal · 23.18 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.90 $23.81
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.45 $26.91
Premium $4.80 $14.68 $29.37
Diesel $4.49 $13.73 $27.47

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Middleton and New Bedford. The current time is 20:55:18.

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.