How far is New Bedford, MA from Jamaica Plain, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Jamaica Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Jamaica Plain.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Nauset Street
1474 ft · 46 sec · Nauset Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
92 m · 6 sec · Hathaway Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
1244 ft · 38 sec · Kings Highway
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Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 18 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1291 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2457 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Milton
1710 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Randolph Avenue
4.5 mi · 8 min · Randolph Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Adams Street
1323 ft · 29 sec · Adams Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
927 ft · 38 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Morton Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Morton Street
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Continue on Arborway
2253 ft · 1 min · Arborway
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Turn right onto South Street
2892 ft · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on Centre Street
578 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Dunster Road
896 ft · 36 sec · Dunster Road
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Turn left onto Dane Street
131 m · 17 sec · Dane Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Orchard Street
96 m · 11 sec · Orchard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Jamaica Plain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny near Jamaica Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Jamaica Plain?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from New Bedford and 26.7 miles from Jamaica Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Jamaica Plain is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Raynham
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 Raynham.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Jamaica Plain. Straight-line distance: 47.65 mi (76.69 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 Jamaica Plain
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 37,468 |
| Coordinates | 42.3098200, -71.1203300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamaica Plain (-71.12033, 42.30982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
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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