How far is New Bedford, MA from Lakeville, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Lakeville, MA is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Lakeville.
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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
8.7 mi · 10 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward County Road, Lakeville
773 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto County Street
1.5 km · 2 min · County Street
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Turn right onto Highland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Highland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Bedford Street
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Turn left onto Precinct Street
56 m · 12 sec · Precinct Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Precinct Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Lakeville.
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.
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
8.67 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving New Bedford and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Freetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from New Bedford and 8.5 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around New Bedford and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Freetown
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 Freetown.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 14.6 mi (23.5 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 Lakeville
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,698 |
| Coordinates | 41.8459400, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeville (-70.94949, 41.84594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
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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