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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Attleboro, MA is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
43.16 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.25 mi
45.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.25 mi
Kilometers
45.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.16 mi
Kilometers
69.46 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Attleboro
Wed, Jun 10, 1:33 PM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Wed, Jun 10, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-06-10T12:43
Arrive Attleboro
Wed, Jun 10, 1:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Swansea
MA

Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts

From New Bedford
18.8 mi
00h 25m
To Attleboro
24.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1500 ft · 34 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Purchase Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Linden Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Street

    1503 ft · 35 sec · County Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street

    770 ft · 15 sec · Cedar Grove Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195 West: Fall River

    573 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    12.9 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Island

    1930 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 114A North: Seekonk

    110 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fall River Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Fall River Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1939 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Pawtucket Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cottage Street

    1927 ft · 33 sec · Cottage Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
23.9 mi · 55%
County Street
4.94 mi · 11%
Newport Avenue
3.2 mi · 7%
Fall River Avenue
1.99 mi · 5%
Pawtucket Avenue
1.08 mi · 3%
Purchase Street
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Keep slight left

12.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swansea
00h 25m from New Bedford
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Bedford and Partly Sunny near Attleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from New Bedford and 24.4 miles from Attleboro.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Bedford and Partly Sunny near Attleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Swansea

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

21 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

43 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

51 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

62 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Attleboro. Straight-line distance: 28.25 mi (45.46 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Attleboro

A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population45,444
Coordinates41.9445400, -71.2856100
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)
End: (-71.284991, 41.944584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $5.91
Round trip
$11.83
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.91 $11.83
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.68 $13.37
Premium $4.80 $7.29 $14.59
Diesel $4.49 $6.82 $13.64

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Attleboro. The current time is 12:43:27.

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.