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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Medway, MA is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
53.79 mi
01h 11m
Flight
42.53 mi
68.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.53 mi
Kilometers
68.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.79 mi
Kilometers
86.56 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 Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 PM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 16, 3:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 PM 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
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Raynham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From New Bedford
26.9 mi
00h 35m
To Medway
26.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 46 sec · Nauset Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road

    92 m · 6 sec · Hathaway Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kings Highway

    1244 ft · 38 sec · Kings Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

    15.8 mi · 18 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1291 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward King Street, Franklin, Woonsocket Rhode Island

    1169 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on King Street, Franklin

    66 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto King Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · King Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    2176 ft · 48 sec · Summer Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Central Street

    90 m · 8 sec · East Central Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sanford Street

    795 ft · 18 sec · Sanford Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Street

    45 m · 9 sec · Village Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Barber Street

    595 ft · 26 sec · Barber Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barber Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
22.6 mi · 42%
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 29%
Amvets Highway
5.43 mi · 10%
Lincoln Street
3.33 mi · 6%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 3%
King Street
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

21.8 mi · 00h 25m

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 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 35m from New Bedford
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving New Bedford and Patchy Fog near Medway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 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?

Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from New Bedford and 26.9 miles from Medway.

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

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around New Bedford and Patchy Fog near Medway.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

45 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Medway. Straight-line distance: 42.53 mi (68.44 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Medway (-71.39673, 42.14176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.18 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.8 gal · 14.36 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.35 $16.71
Premium $4.80 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $4.49 $8.53 $17.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Medway. The current time is 12:49:50.

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.