How far is New Bedford, MA from Hamilton, MA?

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Hamilton, MA is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
84.82 mi
01h 57m
Flight
69.3 mi
111.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.3 mi
Kilometers
111.52 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.82 mi
Kilometers
136.5 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Fri, May 1, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Fri, May 1, 12:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-05-01T08:42
Arrive Hamilton
Fri, May 1, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Randolph
MA

City in Massachusetts

From New Bedford
42.4 mi
00h 58m
To Hamilton
42.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Friday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph W
Destination
58°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Hamilton.

  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

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, MA 128 North: Waltham, Gloucester

    591 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North: Gloucester, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    2957 ft · 46 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Yankee Division Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Yankee Division Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 1A North: Hamilton, Beverly Regional Airport

    102 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto MA 1A North: North Beverly, Hamilton, Wenham

    75 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Dodge Street

    92 m · 4 sec · Dodge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Dodge Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dodge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Enon Street

    3036 ft · 1 min · Enon Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Bay Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bay Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Moulton Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Moulton Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moulton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 27%
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 19%
US 1 North
12.9 mi · 15%
I 93 North
12 mi · 14%
Yankee Division Highway
7.13 mi · 8%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 58m from New Bedford
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from New Bedford and 42.4 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.8 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Chelsea City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Chelsea City Hall

Chelsea , MA
500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Rating 3.7/5 94 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

23 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 69.3 mi (111.52 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population8,070
Coordinates42.6362100, -70.8431000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Hamilton (-70.8431, 42.63621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.33 L · about $11.63
Round trip
$23.26
5.98 gal · 22.66 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.63 $23.26
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.15 $26.29
Premium $4.80 $14.35 $28.70
Diesel $4.49 $13.42 $26.84

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Hamilton. The current time is 08:42:43.

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.