How far is New Bedford, MA from Marstons Mills, MA?

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Marstons Mills, MA is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
44.18 mi
01h 01m
Flight
26.41 mi
42.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.41 mi
Kilometers
42.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.18 mi
Kilometers
71.1 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marstons Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 11:13 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-04-19T10:12
Arrive Marstons Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 11:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
White Island Shores
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From New Bedford
22.1 mi
00h 30m
To Marstons Mills
22.1 mi
00h 30m

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
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Marstons Mills.

  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

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 25 East: Cape Cod

    2420 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

    1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    1814 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Mid Cape Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable

    1041 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prospect Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Prospect Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street

    909 ft · 18 sec · Prospect Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cotuit Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Cotuit Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Cotuit Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Cotuit Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto River Road

    1432 ft · 1 min · River Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
14.6 mi · 33%
MA 25 East
10.8 mi · 25%
Mid Cape Highway
9.62 mi · 22%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.09 mi · 7%
Cotuit Road
2.18 mi · 5%
Prospect Street
1.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 195 East

Merge slight left

14.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
00h 30m from New Bedford
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near Marstons Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Marstons Mills?

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from New Bedford and 22.1 miles from Marstons Mills.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near Marstons Mills.

Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Island Shores, 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 White Island Shores.

RAIL

Route 128 station

62 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

65 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Marstons Mills. Straight-line distance: 26.41 mi (42.51 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Marstons Mills

#2 Marstons Mills

City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,017
Coordinates41.6562200, -70.4161400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Marstons Mills (-70.41614, 41.65622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.86 $13.72
Premium $4.80 $7.49 $14.97
Diesel $4.49 $7.00 $14.00

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 Marstons Mills. The current time is 10:12:05.

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.