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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Natick, MA is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
60.85 mi
01h 24m
Flight
49.77 mi
80.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.77 mi
Kilometers
80.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.85 mi
Kilometers
97.93 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Natick
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Natick
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From New Bedford
30.4 mi
00h 42m
To Natick
30.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 135: Needham, Natick

    745 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Dedham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Great Plain Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Great Plain Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Wellesley Avenue

    60 m · 3 sec · Wellesley Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Wellesley Avenue

    2823 ft · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    1013 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Central Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Central Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 38%
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 26%
I 95 North
5.96 mi · 10%
Central Street
3.12 mi · 5%
Great Plain Avenue
2.69 mi · 4%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 3%
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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 42m from New Bedford
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Natick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from New Bedford and 30.4 miles from Natick.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Natick. Straight-line distance: 49.77 mi (80.09 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Natick

Town in Massachusetts

Population35,766
Coordinates42.2834300, -71.3495000
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Natick (-71.3495, 42.28343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.73
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.36 $16.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.45 $18.91
Premium $4.80 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $4.49 $9.65 $19.30

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 Natick. The current time is 00:07:33.

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.