How far is New Bedford, MA from Hamilton Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Hamilton Worcester, MA is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Hamilton Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Hamilton Worcester.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Purchase Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
760 ft · 28 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto County Street
1503 ft · 35 sec · County Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street
770 ft · 15 sec · Cedar Grove Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 195 West: Fall River
573 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
17.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
709 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Road
7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro
1738 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Barre, Uxbridge
962 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Grafton Street
1994 ft · 32 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Street
37 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto Hilton Avenue
567 ft · 27 sec · Hilton Avenue
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Turn right
5 m · 1 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 Hamilton Worcester.
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 195 West
Keep slight left
17.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain leaving New Bedford and Light Rain near Hamilton Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Hamilton Worcester?
The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
North Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from New Bedford and 35.6 miles from Hamilton Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.40 one way or $20.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain around New Bedford and Light Rain near Hamilton Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near North Seekonk
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 North Seekonk.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Hamilton Worcester. Straight-line distance: 60.88 mi (97.98 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 Hamilton Worcester
Hamilton Worcester is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2562000, -71.7675700 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Worcester (-71.76757, 42.2562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $4.14 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $12.09 | $24.17 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $13.12 | $26.23 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
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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