How far is New Bedford, MA from Avon, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Avon, MA is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Avon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Avon.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Nauset Street
1474 ft · 46 sec · Nauset Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
92 m · 6 sec · Hathaway Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
1244 ft · 38 sec · Kings Highway
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Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 18 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1291 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
17.9 mi · 21 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Boulevard, Avon
1348 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Edward S Harrison Boulevard
1523 ft · 33 sec · Edward S Harrison Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pond Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Pond Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
717 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Avon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
17.9 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving New Bedford and Sunny near Avon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Avon?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 19.6 miles from New Bedford and 19.6 miles from Avon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Bedford and Sunny near Avon.
Stop Ideas Near Berkley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkley.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Avon. Straight-line distance: 34.73 mi (55.89 km).
#1 New Bedford
The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.6352600, -70.9270100 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avon
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 4,557 |
| Coordinates | 42.1306600, -71.0411600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon (-71.04116, 42.13066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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