How far is New Bedford, MA from Harwich Port, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Harwich Port, MA is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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 01h 22m.
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 Barnstable County, Massachusetts
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 Harwich Port.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Harwich Port.
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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
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 25 East: Cape Cod
2420 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary
648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector
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Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector
3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector
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Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector
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Take the exit straight
1814 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
22 mi · 30 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport
1362 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East West Dennis Road
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Turn left onto Upper County Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Upper County Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ayer Lane
133 m · 21 sec · Ayer Lane
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Turn right onto Satucket Road
73 m · 11 sec · Satucket Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Satucket Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Harwich Port.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mid Cape Highway
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
22 mi · 00h 30m
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 Partly Cloudy near Harwich Port.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Harwich Port?
The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Sagamore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from New Bedford and 29.1 miles from Harwich Port.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Bedford and Partly Cloudy near Harwich Port.
Stop Ideas Near Sagamore
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 Sagamore.
Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Harwich Port. Straight-line distance: 43.85 mi (70.57 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 Harwich Port
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
| Population | 1,644 |
| Coordinates | 41.6667800, -70.0786300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harwich Port (-70.07863, 41.66678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.97 | $15.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
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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