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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to East Pepperell, MA is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
98.57 mi
02h 09m
Flight
78.49 mi
126.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.49 mi
Kilometers
126.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.57 mi
Kilometers
158.63 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Pepperell
Sun, May 31, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Sun, May 31, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-05-31T02:37
Arrive East Pepperell
Sun, May 31, 4:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Franklin
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From New Bedford
49.3 mi
01h 04m
To East Pepperell
49.3 mi
01h 04m

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
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 46 sec · Nauset Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road

    92 m · 6 sec · Hathaway Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kings Highway

    1244 ft · 38 sec · Kings Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

    15.8 mi · 18 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1291 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 119: Groton, Acton

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Great Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Great Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Boston Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Boston Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    3029 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Hollis Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hollis Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Longley Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Longley Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Longley Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Longley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Groton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Groton Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
62 mi · 63%
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 16%
Amvets Highway
5.43 mi · 6%
Boston Road
3.95 mi · 4%
Longley Road
2.67 mi · 3%
Great Road
2.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

61.2 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 04m from New Bedford
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Bedford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Pepperell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from New Bedford and 49.3 miles from East Pepperell.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.54 one way or $27.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Bedford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Pepperell.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and East Pepperell. Straight-line distance: 78.49 mi (126.32 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 Pepperell

#2 East Pepperell

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population2,059
Coordinates42.6653700, -71.5731200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: East Pepperell (-71.57312, 42.66537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.17 L · about $13.54
Round trip
$27.07
6.96 gal · 26.34 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.54 $27.07
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.30 $30.60
Premium $4.80 $16.70 $33.40
Diesel $4.49 $15.62 $31.24

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 Pepperell. The current time is 02:37:25.

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.