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

The driving distance from Montague, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Road
145.79 mi
02h 25m
Flight
103.29 mi
166.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.29 mi
Kilometers
166.23 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.79 mi
Kilometers
234.63 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Sat, May 30, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Montague
Sat, May 30, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montague
2026-05-30T02:33
Arrive New Bedford
Sat, May 30, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montague
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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Montague
65.1 mi
01h 12m
To New Bedford
80.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph N
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 to 29 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    108 m · 10 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Worth Street

    666 ft · 13 sec · Worth Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Leverett Road

    880 ft · 19 sec · North Leverett Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Federal Street

    711 ft · 12 sec · Federal Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Amherst Road

    2693 ft · 46 sec · North Amherst Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Long Plain Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Long Plain Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Depot Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Amherst Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Amherst Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Leverett Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Leverett Road

  11. 11

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

    1969 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hypotenuse Way

    102 m · 16 sec · Hypotenuse Way

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    559 ft · 12 sec · Pine Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Henry Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Henry Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North East Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North East Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Belchertown Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on USMC League Highway

    119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Federal Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Federal Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Federal Street

  20. 20

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Palmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Sykes Street

    735 ft · 15 sec · Sykes Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  31. 31

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    30.4 mi · 35 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

    2620 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto MA 146

    545 ft · 13 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft · 36 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  40. 40

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  42. 42

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  44. 44

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  45. 45

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  46. 46

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  47. 47

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  48. 48

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  49. 49

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  50. 50

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway

  51. 51

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  52. 52

    Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street

    1185 ft · 34 sec

  53. 53

    Continue on Penniman Street

    740 ft · 16 sec · Penniman Street

  54. 54

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Purchase Street

  55. 55

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  56. 56

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  57. 57

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  58. 58

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  59. 59

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montague 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
59 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
30.4 mi · 21%
East Providence Expressway
25.7 mi · 18%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 5%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 5%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 5%
Federal Street
5.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

30.4 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
01h 12m from Montague
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Montague and Rain Showers Likely near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montague to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Montague and 80.7 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Montague and Rain Showers Likely near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montague and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 103.29 mi (166.23 km).

Montague

#1 Montague

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population8,203
Coordinates42.5356400, -72.5350900
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: Center Street (-72.535251, 42.535529)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.47 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.99
10.28 gal · 38.94 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.99 $39.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $22.60 $45.20
Premium $4.80 $24.67 $49.33
Diesel $4.49 $23.07 $46.14

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Montague and New Bedford. The current time is 02:33:19.

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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.