How far is New Bedford, MA from Buzzards Bay, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Buzzards Bay, MA is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Buzzards Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Buzzards Bay.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1760 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Hillman Street
656 ft · 24 sec · Hillman Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 18 North
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Cape Cod
1545 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 25 East: Cape Cod
2420 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham
1128 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham
126 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Maple Springs Road
598 ft · 12 sec · Maple Springs Road
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Continue on Cranberry Highway
3.6 mi · 8 min · Cranberry Highway
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Enter the roundabout toward West End Rotary
60 m · 3 sec · West End Rotary
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West End Rotary
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Buzzards Bay.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 195 East
Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bedford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buzzards Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Buzzards Bay?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from New Bedford and 11.4 miles from Buzzards Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Bedford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buzzards Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Kingston station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Buzzards Bay. Straight-line distance: 17.66 mi (28.42 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 Buzzards Bay
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
| Population | 3,859 |
| Coordinates | 41.7453800, -70.6180900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buzzards Bay (-70.61809, 41.74538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
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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