How far is New Bedford, MA from Ludlow, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Ludlow, MA is about 107.5 miles (173 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Ludlow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Ludlow.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Purchase Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
760 ft · 28 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto County Street
1503 ft · 35 sec · County Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street
770 ft · 15 sec · Cedar Grove Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 195 West: Fall River
573 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
17.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
709 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Road
7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
2521 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto I 90
1796 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
3095 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
23.9 mi · 28 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown
3207 ft · 2 min
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Turn left onto Center Street
1617 ft · 51 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto Sewall Street
1605 ft · 49 sec · Sewall Street
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Turn left onto Howard Street
622 ft · 31 sec · Howard Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
740 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
67 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
93 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Ludlow.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
23.9 mi · 00h 28m
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 leaving New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Ludlow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Ludlow?
The road trip is about 107.5 miles (173 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Uxbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from New Bedford and 53.8 miles from Ludlow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Ludlow.
Stop Ideas Near Uxbridge
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 Uxbridge.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 87.52 mi (140.85 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 Ludlow
Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 21,101 |
| Coordinates | 42.1600900, -72.4759200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ludlow (-72.47592, 42.16009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.74 | $29.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $16.66 | $33.33 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $18.19 | $36.38 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
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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