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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Milton, MA is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
47.47 mi
01h 01m
Flight
43.04 mi
69.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.04 mi
Kilometers
69.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.47 mi
Kilometers
76.4 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Tue, May 12, 7:18 PM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-05-12T18:16
Arrive Milton
Tue, May 12, 7:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
23.7 mi
00h 30m
To Milton
23.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
45°F
Overnight
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2457 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Milton

    1710 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Randolph Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Randolph Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    929 ft · 29 sec · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

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

    695 ft · 25 sec · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lodge Street

    82 m · 9 sec · Lodge Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lodge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 49%
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 33%
Randolph Avenue
2.84 mi · 6%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 4%
I 93 North
0.93 mi · 2%
Mount Pleasant Street
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 30m from New Bedford
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 23.7 miles from New Bedford and 23.7 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Milton.

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 Milton. Straight-line distance: 43.04 mi (69.27 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Milton

Town in Massachusetts

Population27,537
Coordinates42.2495400, -71.0661600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Milton (-71.06616, 42.24954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.34 $14.69
Premium $4.80 $8.01 $16.03
Diesel $4.49 $7.49 $14.99

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Milton. The current time is 18:16:32.

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.