How far is New Bedford, MA from East Dennis, MA?

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to East Dennis, MA is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
56.5 mi
01h 18m
Flight
40.17 mi
64.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.17 mi
Kilometers
64.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.5 mi
Kilometers
90.93 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Dennis
Sun, May 31, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Sun, May 31, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-05-31T03:54
Arrive East Dennis
Sun, May 31, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Bourne
MA

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

From New Bedford
28.2 mi
00h 39m
To East Dennis
28.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Sunday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
East Dennis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and East Dennis.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1760 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillman Street

    656 ft · 24 sec · Hillman Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward MA 18 North

    977 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Cape Cod

    1545 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 25 East: Cape Cod

    2420 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

    1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    1814 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    22.3 mi · 30 min · Mid Cape Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 North: Dennis

    1815 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East West Dennis Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    41 m · 11 sec · Cranberry Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
22.3 mi · 39%
I 195 East
14.6 mi · 26%
MA 25 East
10.8 mi · 19%
East West Dennis Road
3.23 mi · 6%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.09 mi · 5%
John F. Kennedy Highway
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

22.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourne
00h 39m from New Bedford
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Bedford and Partly Cloudy near East Dennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to East Dennis?

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Bourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from New Bedford and 28.3 miles from East Dennis.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Bedford and Partly Cloudy near East Dennis.

Stop Ideas Near Bourne

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

68 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

69 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

78 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

78 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and East Dennis. Straight-line distance: 40.17 mi (64.64 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
East Dennis

#2 East Dennis

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population2,753
Coordinates41.7426100, -70.1619600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: East Dennis (-70.16196, 41.74261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $7.74
Round trip
$15.48
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.74 $15.48
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.75 $17.50
Premium $4.80 $9.55 $19.10
Diesel $4.49 $8.93 $17.86

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and East Dennis. The current time is 03:54:43.

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.