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

The driving distance from Milford, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
58.61 mi
00h 59m
Flight
46.19 mi
74.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.19 mi
Kilometers
74.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.61 mi
Kilometers
94.32 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Mon, Jun 1, 7:16 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Mon, Jun 1, 8:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-06-01T18:17
Arrive New Bedford
Mon, Jun 1, 7:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
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 Milford
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 Milford
28.6 mi
00h 29m
To New Bedford
30 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Monday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    36 m · 10 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Bow Street

    1292 ft · 39 sec · North Bow Street

  3. 3

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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Beaver Street

    2482 ft · 58 sec · Beaver Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Medway Road

    101 m · 10 sec · Medway Road

  6. 6

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

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway

  10. 10

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and New Bedford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
28.8 mi · 49%
Amvets Highway
5.19 mi · 9%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.67 mi · 3%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 2%
MA 24 South
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

28.5 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 29m from Milford
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Milford and 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 Milford to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 28.6 miles from Milford and 30 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Milford and Chance Rain Showers 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 Milford and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 46.19 mi (74.34 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population28,965
Coordinates42.1398200, -71.5161700
Altitude79
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: Central Street (-71.516199, 42.139691)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
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 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.10 $18.20
Premium $4.80 $9.93 $19.87
Diesel $4.49 $9.29 $18.58

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and New Bedford. The current time is 18:17:00.

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.