How far is New Bedford, MA from Halifax, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Halifax, MA is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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.
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 Halifax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Halifax.
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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
12.5 mi · 14 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 79: Lakeville, Myricks
815 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto MA 79 North: Lakeville, Middleboro
45 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Myricks Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Myricks Street
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Continue on Precinct Street
158 m · 10 sec · Precinct Street
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Turn slight left onto Rhode Island Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rhode Island Road
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
2 mi · 4 min · Bedford Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Plympton Street
3142 ft · 1 min · Plympton Street
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Turn slight left onto Thompson Street
6.3 mi · 11 min · Thompson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Plymouth Street
2997 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Halifax.
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
12.5 mi · 00h 14m
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 Halifax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Halifax?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 16.8 miles from New Bedford and 16.8 miles from Halifax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Halifax.
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 Halifax. Straight-line distance: 24.82 mi (39.94 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 Halifax
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,865 |
| Coordinates | 41.9912100, -70.8619900 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Halifax (-70.86199, 41.99121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
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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