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

The driving distance from Millville, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
49.09 mi
00h 54m
Flight
43.23 mi
69.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.23 mi
Kilometers
69.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.09 mi
Kilometers
79.01 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Millville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millville
2026-04-22T21:31
Arrive New Bedford
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millville
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 Millville
24.7 mi
00h 27m
To New Bedford
24.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 Millville and New Bedford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    54 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Street

    32 m · 9 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1021 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Victory Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Victory Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward RI 146 South: Providence

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Smithfield Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street

    1185 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Penniman Street

    740 ft · 16 sec · Penniman Street

  16. 16

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Purchase Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Millville 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
25.7 mi · 52%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 15%
Old Louisquisset Pike
4.12 mi · 8%
North Smithfield Expressway
3.94 mi · 8%
I 195 East
3.32 mi · 7%
Central Street
1.42 mi · 3%
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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seekonk
00h 27m from Millville
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Millville 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 Millville to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 24.7 miles from Millville and 24.4 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Millville 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 Millville and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 43.23 mi (69.58 km).

Millville

#1 Millville

Town of the United States

Population3,236
Coordinates42.0278800, -71.5809000
Altitude69
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: Main Street (-71.580923, 42.027843)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.46
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.73 $13.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.61 $15.21
Premium $4.80 $8.30 $16.60
Diesel $4.49 $7.76 $15.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Millville and New Bedford. The current time is 21:31:38.

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.