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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Hull, MA is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
62.16 mi
01h 28m
Flight
46.08 mi
74.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.08 mi
Kilometers
74.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.16 mi
Kilometers
100.03 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hull
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-04-23T05:38
Arrive Hull
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From New Bedford
31.1 mi
00h 44m
To Hull
31.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree

    124 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

    1947 ft · 48 sec · Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Walter J. Hannon Parkway

    1282 ft · 39 sec · Walter J. Hannon Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Revere Road

    692 ft · 16 sec · Revere Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway

    149 m · 14 sec · Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    67 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    138 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1767 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Broad Cove Road

    3272 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Otis Street

    2931 ft · 1 min · Otis Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Summer Street

    848 ft · 15 sec · Summer Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rotary Circle

    86 m · 5 sec · Summer Street

  32. 32

    Exit the rotary onto Summer Street

    2472 ft · 1 min · Summer Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Rockland Street

    1567 ft · 29 sec · Rockland Street

  34. 34

    Continue on George Washington Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · George Washington Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Hull Shore Drive

    2193 ft · 46 sec · Hull Shore Drive

  36. 36

    Continue on Nantasket Avenue

    1307 ft · 26 sec · Nantasket Avenue

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Nantasket Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Nantasket Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Fitzpatrick Way

    2789 ft · 56 sec · Fitzpatrick Way

  39. 39

    Continue on Nantasket Avenue

    1269 ft · 31 sec · Nantasket Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on Spring Street

    2480 ft · 50 sec · Spring Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Main Street

    121 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Vautrinot Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Vautrinot Avenue

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vautrinot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 37%
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 25%
I 93 North
3.43 mi · 6%
Nantasket Avenue
2.64 mi · 4%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 3%
Bridge Street
1.73 mi · 3%
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
46.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 44m from New Bedford
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Hull.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from New Bedford and 31.1 miles from Hull.

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

The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Hull is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Bridgewater, 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 West Bridgewater.

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Hull. Straight-line distance: 46.08 mi (74.16 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hull

Peninsula town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,484
Coordinates42.3020400, -70.9078200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Hull (-70.90782, 42.30204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.63 $19.26
Premium $4.80 $10.51 $21.02
Diesel $4.49 $9.83 $19.66

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Hull. The current time is 05:38:18.

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.