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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Blandford, MA is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.27 mi
02h 53m
Flight
109.54 mi
176.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.54 mi
Kilometers
176.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.27 mi
Kilometers
214.47 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blandford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-04-19T07:01
Arrive Blandford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From New Bedford
66.5 mi
01h 26m
To Blandford
66.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
Blandford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Russell as the closest live forecast in the Hampden County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Orange Street

    85 m · 14 sec · Orange Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Russell Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Russell Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Westfield Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Blandford Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Blandford Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Woronoco Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
52.8 mi · 40%
I 195 West
28.3 mi · 21%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 6%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 6%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 5%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 4%
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 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
01h 26m from New Bedford
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bedford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blandford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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 66.5 miles from New Bedford and 66.7 miles from Blandford.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.28 one way or $36.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Bedford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blandford.

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 New Bedford and Blandford. Straight-line distance: 109.54 mi (176.29 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Blandford

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,249
Coordinates42.1806500, -72.9273200
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Blandford (-72.92732, 42.18065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.8 L · about $18.28
Round trip
$36.57
9.4 gal · 35.6 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.28 $36.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.67 $41.33
Premium $4.80 $22.56 $45.11
Diesel $4.49 $21.09 $42.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Blandford. The current time is 07:01:09.

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.