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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Hubbardston, MA is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
89.75 mi
02h 03m
Flight
80.13 mi
128.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.13 mi
Kilometers
128.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.75 mi
Kilometers
144.44 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hubbardston
Wed, May 13, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Wed, May 13, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-05-12T23:46
Arrive Hubbardston
Wed, May 13, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Blackstone
MA

Town in Virginia

From New Bedford
44.9 mi
01h 01m
To Hubbardston
44.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
45°F
Overnight
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Purchase Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Linden Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Street

    1503 ft · 35 sec · County Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street

    770 ft · 15 sec · Cedar Grove Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195 West: Fall River

    573 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    17.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Olde Millbury Street

    624 ft · 12 sec · Olde Millbury Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Arwick Avenue

    30 m · 2 sec · Arwick Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Arwick Avenue

    27 m · 3 sec · Arwick Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    2926 ft · 1 min · Harding Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kelley Square

    92 m · 5 sec · Green Street

  29. 29

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft · 36 sec · Green Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    1806 ft · 43 sec · Foster Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Major Taylor Boulevard

    2698 ft · 47 sec · Major Taylor Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Street

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight left

    131 m · 18 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Concord Street

    117 m · 9 sec · Concord Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Salisbury Street

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  38. 38

    Continue on East County Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · East County Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Worcester Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Worcester Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
28.3 mi · 31%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 9%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 8%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 8%
Salisbury Street
6.23 mi · 7%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackstone
01h 01m from New Bedford
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Hubbardston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Blackstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from New Bedford and 44.9 miles from Hubbardston.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Hubbardston.

Stop Ideas Near Blackstone

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blackstone, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Providence station

24 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Hubbardston. Straight-line distance: 80.13 mi (128.96 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hubbardston

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population4,811
Coordinates42.4737000, -72.0061900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Hubbardston (-72.00619, 42.4737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
11.99 L · about $12.33
Round trip
$24.66
6.34 gal · 23.98 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.33 $24.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.94 $27.88
Premium $4.80 $15.21 $30.43
Diesel $4.49 $14.23 $28.45

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Hubbardston. The current time is 23:46:10.

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.