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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Becket, MA is about 151.6 miles (244 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.61 mi
03h 21m
Flight
120.73 mi
194.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.73 mi
Kilometers
194.3 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.61 mi
Kilometers
244 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Becket
Tue, May 5, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Tue, May 5, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-05-04T23:13
Arrive Becket
Tue, May 5, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Bedford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From New Bedford
75.7 mi
01h 40m
To Becket
75.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Monday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1500 ft · 32 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

    17.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    38.1 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Southampton Road

    111 m · 8 sec · Southampton Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North Elm Street

    2425 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Notre Dame Street

    2619 ft · 53 sec · Notre Dame Street

  33. 33

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Worthington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Worthington Road

  38. 38

    Continue on East Main Street

    1269 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Worthington Road

    930 ft · 23 sec · Worthington Road

  40. 40

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

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Russell Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Chester Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Chester Road

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right

    85 m · 8 sec

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    6.3 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Main Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Main Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    35 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  46. 46

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
52.8 mi · 35%
I 195 West
28.3 mi · 19%
Russell Road
8.2 mi · 5%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 5%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 5%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

38.1 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 40m from New Bedford
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Becket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (244 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from New Bedford and 75.9 miles from Becket.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.81 one way or $41.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Becket.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Becket. Straight-line distance: 120.73 mi (194.3 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Becket

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA

Population1,707
Coordinates42.3320300, -73.0828800
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Becket (-73.08288, 42.33203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.25 L · about $20.81
Round trip
$41.62
10.7 gal · 40.5 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.81 $41.62
Mid-grade $4.40 $23.52 $47.05
Premium $4.80 $25.67 $51.35
Diesel $4.49 $24.01 $48.02

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Becket. The current time is 23:13:13.

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.