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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Leverett, MA is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
124.44 mi
02h 51m
Flight
98.54 mi
158.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.54 mi
Kilometers
158.59 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.44 mi
Kilometers
200.26 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leverett
Sat, May 2, 7:39 PM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Sat, May 2, 10:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-05-02T16:48
Arrive Leverett
Sat, May 2, 7:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Sutton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From New Bedford
62.1 mi
01h 25m
To Leverett
62.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Saturday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

    1.3 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 60 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Sykes Street

    735 ft · 19 sec · Sykes Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Palmer Street

    59 m · 6 sec · Palmer Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Palmer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  37. 37

    Continue on South Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Liberty Street

  38. 38

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Federal Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Federal Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Federal Street

  42. 42

    Continue on USMC League Highway

    119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on Belchertown Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Belchertown Road

    141 m · 14 sec · Belchertown Road

  45. 45

    Turn right onto South East Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South East Street

  46. 46

    Continue on Henry Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Henry Street

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    559 ft · 12 sec · Pine Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Hypotenuse Way

    102 m · 15 sec · Hypotenuse Way

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  50. 50

    Continue on Leverett Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Leverett Road

  51. 51

    Continue on Amherst Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Amherst Road

  52. 52

    Continue on Depot Road

    3041 ft · 1 min · Depot Road

  53. 53

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
54 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
30.9 mi · 25%
I 195 West
28.3 mi · 23%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 6%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 6%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 6%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 5%
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 25m from New Bedford
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bedford and Chance Rain Showers near Leverett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from New Bedford and 62.3 miles from Leverett.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Bedford and Chance Rain Showers near Leverett.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

32 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

46 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

51 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Leverett. Straight-line distance: 98.54 mi (158.59 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Leverett

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,836
Coordinates42.4520300, -72.5014800
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Leverett (-72.50148, 42.45203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.62 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.15
8.78 gal · 33.24 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.08 $34.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.30 $38.61
Premium $4.80 $21.07 $42.14
Diesel $4.49 $19.70 $39.40

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Leverett. The current time is 16:48:42.

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.