How far is New Bedford, MA from Middleton, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Middleton, MA is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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 Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Middleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Middleton.
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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
23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
12.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Newbury Street
1972 ft · 34 sec · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 114 West: Middleton
765 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andover Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Andover Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Lake Street
28 m · 4 sec · Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Middleton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving New Bedford and Sunny near Middleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Middleton?
The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from New Bedford and 38.8 miles from Middleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Bedford and Sunny near Middleton.
Stop Ideas Near Avon
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 Avon.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Middleton. Straight-line distance: 66.47 mi (106.98 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 Middleton
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 10,107 |
| Coordinates | 42.5950900, -71.0161600 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middleton (-71.01616, 42.59509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.30 | $24.59 |
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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