How far is New Bedford, MA from Clinton, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Clinton, MA is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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 Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Clinton.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
48 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 62: Berlin, Hudson
1731 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 62 West: Berlin, Clinton
78 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Central Street
2 mi · 4 min · Central Street
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Continue on West Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Continue on Boylston Road
1 mi · 1 min · Boylston Road
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Continue on Willow Road
2345 ft · 44 sec · Willow Road
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Turn right onto Boylston Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Boylston Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1621 ft · 30 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1077 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
96 m · 9 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
48 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving New Bedford and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Clinton?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from New Bedford and 40.6 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Bedford and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 66.49 mi (107 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 Clinton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 13,952 |
| Coordinates | 42.4167600, -71.6828500 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-71.68285, 42.41676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.13 | $22.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.58 | $25.15 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.73 | $27.45 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
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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