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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Abington, MA is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
38.25 mi
00h 57m
Flight
32.45 mi
52.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.45 mi
Kilometers
52.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.25 mi
Kilometers
61.56 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Thu, Apr 16, 3:20 PM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 16, 4:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-04-16T14:23
Arrive Abington
Thu, Apr 16, 3:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Bedford
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
Berkley
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From New Bedford
19.1 mi
00h 28m
To Abington
19.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 46 sec · Nauset Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road

    92 m · 6 sec · Hathaway Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kings Highway

    1244 ft · 38 sec · Kings Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

    15.8 mi · 18 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1291 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham

    1730 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 East: Bridgewater

    532 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    1082 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Square

    649 ft · 14 sec · Central Square

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Bedford Street

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Bedford Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    2782 ft · 47 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    969 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Thaxter Avenue

    64 m · 11 sec · Thaxter Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 41%
Amvets Highway
6.43 mi · 17%
Bedford Street
6.21 mi · 16%
Pleasant Street
3.25 mi · 9%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 5%
Broad Street
1.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

15.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkley
00h 28m from New Bedford
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving New Bedford and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Berkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from New Bedford and 19.1 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around New Bedford and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near Berkley

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

41 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

56 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Abington. Straight-line distance: 32.45 mi (52.23 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population16,752
Coordinates42.1048200, -70.9453200
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Abington (-70.94532, 42.10482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.50
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.25 $10.50
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.94 $11.87
Premium $4.80 $6.48 $12.96
Diesel $4.49 $6.06 $12.12

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Abington. The current time is 14:23:40.

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.