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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Chesterfield, MA is about 136.7 miles (220 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
136.71 mi
03h 02m
Flight
111.24 mi
179.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.24 mi
Kilometers
179.02 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.71 mi
Kilometers
220.02 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Wed, May 13, 10:27 PM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Thu, May 14, 1:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-05-13T19:24
Arrive Chesterfield
Wed, May 13, 10:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From New Bedford
68.3 mi
01h 31m
To Chesterfield
68.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Wednesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee

    1382 ft · 47 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1823 ft · 57 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    528 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Street

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto Granby Road

    41 m · 4 sec · Granby Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue

    3126 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Grattan Street

    2843 ft · 57 sec · Grattan Street

  35. 35

    Take the ramp slight right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on High Street

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on Resnic Boulevard

    2159 ft · 46 sec · Resnic Boulevard

  39. 39

    Continue on West Franklin Street

    3079 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street

  40. 40

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

    3137 ft · 1 min · Northampton Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Easthampton Road West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Easthampton Road West

  42. 42

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mountain Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Holyoke Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1458 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Union Street

    2031 ft · 41 sec · Union Street

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2972 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Glendale Street

    2612 ft · 52 sec · Glendale Street

  48. 48

    Continue on Loudville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Torrey Street

    1612 ft · 33 sec · Torrey Street

  50. 50

    Continue on Glendale Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road

  51. 51

    Continue on West Farms Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road

  52. 52

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road

  53. 53

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road

  54. 54

    Continue on East Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street

  55. 55

    Continue on South Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street

  56. 56

    Turn right onto Main Road

    88 m · 6 sec · Main Road

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Road

Car Route Details

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

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
57 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
44.4 mi · 32%
I 195 West
28.3 mi · 21%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 6%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 5%
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

29.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
01h 31m from New Bedford
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving New Bedford and Chance Rain Showers near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.7 miles (220 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from New Bedford and 68.4 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Bedford and Chance Rain Showers near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 111.24 mi (179.02 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Chesterfield

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population1,250
Coordinates42.3917500, -72.8398200
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Chesterfield (-72.83982, 42.39175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.26 L · about $18.75
Round trip
$37.50
9.64 gal · 36.52 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.75 $37.50
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.19 $42.39
Premium $4.80 $23.13 $46.26
Diesel $4.49 $21.63 $43.26

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Chesterfield. The current time is 19:24:50.

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.