How far is New Bedford, MA from Medfield, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Medfield, MA is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Medfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Medfield.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Nauset Street
1474 ft · 46 sec · Nauset Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
92 m · 6 sec · Hathaway Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
1244 ft · 38 sec · Kings Highway
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Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 18 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1291 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston
2221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Walpole
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto General Edwards Highway
1486 ft · 32 sec · General Edwards Highway
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Continue on General Edwards Highway
1203 ft · 25 sec · General Edwards Highway
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Continue on General Edwards Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · General Edwards Highway
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Turn right onto Old Post Road
609 ft · 11 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn slight left onto Common Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Common Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on High Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on South Street
615 ft · 19 sec · South Street
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Continue on South Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
118 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
137 m · 9 sec · North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Medfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving New Bedford and Rain near Medfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Medfield?
The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from New Bedford and 27.5 miles from Medfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.55 one way or $15.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Bedford and Rain near Medfield.
Stop Ideas Near Raynham
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 Raynham.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Medfield. Straight-line distance: 42.86 mi (68.98 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 Medfield
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 13,011 |
| Coordinates | 42.1876000, -71.3064500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medfield (-71.30645, 42.1876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.55 | $15.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
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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