How far is New Bedford, MA from Marshfield Hills, MA?

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Marshfield Hills, MA is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.73 mi
01h 11m
Flight
36.57 mi
58.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.57 mi
Kilometers
58.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.73 mi
Kilometers
73.6 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshfield Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-04-19T07:28
Arrive Marshfield Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Carver
MA

Town

From New Bedford
22.9 mi
00h 35m
To Marshfield Hills
22.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Marshfield Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1760 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillman Street

    656 ft · 24 sec · Hillman Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward MA 18 North

    977 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Cape Cod

    1545 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro

    1091 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    74 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Cranberry Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · County Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Federal Furnace Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Federal Furnace Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Seven Hills Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Seven Hills Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Samoset Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Samoset Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Pilgrims Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 14: Duxbury, Pembroke

    904 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Congress Street

    88 m · 7 sec · Congress Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lincoln Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1002 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Acorn Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Acorn Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moraine Street

    1666 ft · 40 sec · Moraine Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ocean Street

    2121 ft · 1 min · Ocean Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Forest Street

    63 m · 6 sec · Forest Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Old Main Street

    1743 ft · 49 sec · Old Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Old Main Street

    51 m · 7 sec · Old Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
13.9 mi · 30%
Pilgrims Highway
7.5 mi · 16%
County Road
6.74 mi · 15%
Main Street
3.8 mi · 8%
Federal Furnace Road
3.57 mi · 8%
Cranberry Highway
2.74 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 195 East

Merge slight left

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
36.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carver
00h 35m from New Bedford
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bedford and Chance Rain Showers near Marshfield Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Marshfield Hills?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Carver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from New Bedford and 22.9 miles from Marshfield Hills.

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

The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carver

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

55 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

57 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

58 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Marshfield Hills. Straight-line distance: 36.57 mi (58.86 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Marshfield Hills

#2 Marshfield Hills

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population2,356
Coordinates42.1459400, -70.7397600
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Marshfield Hills (-70.73976, 42.14594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.53
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.26 $12.53
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.08 $14.16
Premium $4.80 $7.73 $15.45
Diesel $4.49 $7.23 $14.45

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Marshfield Hills. The current time is 07:28:12.

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.