How far is New Bedford, MA from Fitchburg, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Fitchburg, MA is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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 Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Fitchburg.
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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
51 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
867 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 117: Bolton, Stow
115 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Seven Bridge Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
3 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1703 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Fitchburg
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Concord Turnpike
2.8 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike
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Turn right onto Abbott Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Abbott Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
112 m · 9 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1885 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Fitchburg.
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
51 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 46.8 miles from New Bedford and 46.9 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.84 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Providence station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 79.4 mi (127.78 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 Fitchburg
The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 40,310 |
| Coordinates | 42.5834200, -71.8023000 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fitchburg (-71.8023, 42.58342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $15.84 | $31.67 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $14.81 | $29.62 |
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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