How far is New Bedford, MA from East Bridgewater, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to East Bridgewater, MA is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and East Bridgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and East Bridgewater.
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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
6.4 mi · 7 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham
1730 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 East: Bridgewater
532 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Street
3 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
1082 ft · 23 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Central Square
649 ft · 14 sec · Central Square
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Bedford Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
69 m · 13 sec · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and East Bridgewater.
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.
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 00h 18m
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 East Bridgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to East Bridgewater?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Lakeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from New Bedford and 16.5 miles from East Bridgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Bedford and Sunny near East Bridgewater.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeville
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 Lakeville.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and East Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 27.56 mi (44.35 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 East Bridgewater
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 14,554 |
| Coordinates | 42.0334300, -70.9592100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Bridgewater (-70.95921, 42.03343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
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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