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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Millis, MA is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
51.93 mi
01h 10m
Flight
42.94 mi
69.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.94 mi
Kilometers
69.1 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.93 mi
Kilometers
83.58 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-04-23T03:45
Arrive Millis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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 Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From New Bedford
26 mi
00h 35m
To Millis
26 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Mansfield

    2556 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Commercial Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Central Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rockhill Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Rockhill Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pierce Street

    1654 ft · 29 sec · Pierce Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Turner Road

    1086 ft · 18 sec · Turner Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pine Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Pond Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Union Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Street

    147 m · 8 sec · Union Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rockwood Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Rockwood Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Rockwood Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Holbrook Street

    841 ft · 14 sec · Holbrook Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    1432 ft · 24 sec · Baltimore Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Norfolk Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norfolk Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Village Street

    667 ft · 11 sec · Village Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Plain Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Plain Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 30%
I 495 North
11.8 mi · 23%
Amvets Highway
5.43 mi · 10%
MA 140 North
3.83 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.79 mi · 3%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 35m from New Bedford
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Millis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from New Bedford and 26 miles from Millis.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Millis is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Millis. Straight-line distance: 42.94 mi (69.1 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
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#2 Millis

Town in Norfolk County in the U.

Population8,519
Coordinates42.1676000, -71.3578400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Millis (-71.35784, 42.1676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $7.12
Round trip
$14.24
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.12 $14.24
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.05 $16.09
Premium $4.80 $8.78 $17.56
Diesel $4.49 $8.21 $16.43

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 Millis. The current time is 03:45:18.

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.