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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Mashpee, MA is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
43.02 mi
00h 59m
Flight
23.04 mi
37.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.04 mi
Kilometers
37.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.02 mi
Kilometers
69.23 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mashpee
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Mashpee
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
21.5 mi
00h 29m
To Mashpee
21.5 mi
00h 29m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    635 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 151: Mashpee, North Falmouth

    1017 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Nathan Ellis Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Nathan Ellis Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Mashpee Rotary Circle

    673 ft · 11 sec · Great Neck Road North

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Great Neck Road North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Great Neck Road North

  18. 18

    Turn right

    22 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    88 m · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
14.6 mi · 34%
MA 25 East
10.8 mi · 25%
Nathan Ellis Highway
6.74 mi · 16%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.01 mi · 9%
Hero's Circle
2.99 mi · 7%
Great Neck Road North
2.13 mi · 5%
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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
00h 29m from New Bedford
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 21.5 miles from New Bedford and 21.5 miles from Mashpee.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

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 Mashpee. Straight-line distance: 23.04 mi (37.08 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Mashpee

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,266
Coordinates41.6484400, -70.4811400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Mashpee (-70.48114, 41.64844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $5.91
Round trip
$11.83
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.91 $11.83
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.68 $13.37
Premium $4.80 $7.29 $14.59
Diesel $4.49 $6.82 $13.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Mashpee. The current time is 02:15:44.

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.