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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Dudley, MA is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
70.84 mi
01h 39m
Flight
58.89 mi
94.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.89 mi
Kilometers
94.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.84 mi
Kilometers
114 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dudley
Fri, May 1, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Fri, May 1, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-04-30T23:53
Arrive Dudley
Fri, May 1, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
North Seekonk
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From New Bedford
35.4 mi
00h 49m
To Dudley
35.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Thursday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
Dudley Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Thursday
Using Sutton as the closest live forecast in the Worcester County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Lackey Dam Road, Douglas, Northbridge

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lackey Dam Road

    1975 ft · 56 sec · Lackey Dam Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Gilboa Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Gilboa Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Street

    1658 ft · 35 sec · North Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Northeast Main Street

    124 m · 12 sec · Northeast Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Webster Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Webster Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Douglas Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Douglas Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Gore Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Gore Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Dudley Hill Road

    3047 ft · 1 min · Dudley Hill Road

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Airport Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Airport Road

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Dudley Hill Road

    2046 ft · 1 min · Dudley Hill Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1057 ft · 21 sec · Center Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
28.3 mi · 40%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 11%
Providence Pike
7.34 mi · 10%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 8%
Webster Street
4.03 mi · 6%
East Main Street
3.24 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Keep slight left

17.3 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Seekonk
00h 49m from New Bedford
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving New Bedford and Rain Showers near Dudley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

North Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from New Bedford and 35.5 miles from Dudley.

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

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Bedford and Rain Showers near Dudley.

Stop Ideas Near North Seekonk

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

10 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

38 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

44 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Kingston station

49 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Dudley. Straight-line distance: 58.89 mi (94.77 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Dudley

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,663
Coordinates42.0451000, -71.9300700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Dudley (-71.93007, 42.0451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.46 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.45
5 gal · 18.92 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.73 $19.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.99 $21.99
Premium $4.80 $12.00 $24.00
Diesel $4.49 $11.22 $22.44

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Dudley. The current time is 23:53:08.

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.