How far is New Bedford, MA from Hanover, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Hanover, MA is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
Driving 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 01h 09m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Hanover.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1760 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Hillman Street
656 ft · 24 sec · Hillman Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 18 North
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Cape Cod
1545 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
1091 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Cranberry Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Cranberry Highway
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Turn right onto County Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · County Road
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Continue on Federal Furnace Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Federal Furnace Road
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Turn left onto Seven Hills Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Seven Hills Road
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Turn slight right onto Samoset Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Samoset Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, South Duxbury
1072 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3A South, MA 53 North: Kingston, Hanover
90 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Tremont Street
879 ft · 16 sec · Tremont Street
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Continue on Duxbury Way
1445 ft · 32 sec · Duxbury Way
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Turn right onto Summer Street
2442 ft · 60 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on Kingstown Way
1 km · 58 sec · Kingstown Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingstown Way
36 m · 2 sec · Kingstown Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Way
2739 ft · 53 sec · Kingstown Way
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Turn left onto Summer Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Washington Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Old Washington Street
1565 ft · 44 sec · Old Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2285 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Hanover.
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.
I 195 East
Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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 Cloudy leaving New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Hanover?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Carver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from New Bedford and 22.2 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Carver
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 Carver.
Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 33.55 mi (53.99 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 Hanover
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,624 |
| Coordinates | 42.1131600, -70.8119900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanover (-70.81199, 42.11316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
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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