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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to New Braintree, MA is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
92.47 mi
02h 07m
Flight
77.52 mi
124.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.52 mi
Kilometers
124.76 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.47 mi
Kilometers
148.82 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Braintree
Thu, Jun 11, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Thu, Jun 11, 11:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-06-11T07:06
Arrive New Braintree
Thu, Jun 11, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Blackstone
MA

Town in Virginia

From New Bedford
46.2 mi
01h 03m
To New Braintree
46.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Thursday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Purchase Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Linden Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Street

    1503 ft · 35 sec · County Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street

    770 ft · 15 sec · Cedar Grove Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195 West: Fall River

    573 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    17.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue

    3105 ft · 55 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southbridge Street

    593 ft · 17 sec · Southbridge Street

  26. 26

    Continue on McGrath Boulevard

    654 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn slight left

    59 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street

    679 ft · 17 sec · Southbridge Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    545 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Barre Paxton Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Barre Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Barre Road

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Barre Cut Off Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Barre Cut Off Road

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hardwick Road

    1396 ft · 33 sec · Hardwick Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Oakham Road

    46 m · 4 sec · Oakham Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakham Road

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
28.3 mi · 31%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 8%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 8%
Pleasant Street
7.09 mi · 8%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 8%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Keep slight left

17.3 mi · 00h 22m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackstone
01h 03m from New Bedford
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving New Bedford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Braintree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Blackstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from New Bedford and 46.3 miles from New Braintree.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.68 one way or $25.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around New Bedford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Braintree.

Stop Ideas Near Blackstone

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

24 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and New Braintree. Straight-line distance: 77.52 mi (124.76 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 New Braintree

Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,020
Coordinates42.3167600, -72.1259100
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: New Braintree (-72.12591, 42.31676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $12.68
Round trip
$25.36
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.68 $25.36
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.33 $28.67
Premium $4.80 $15.64 $31.29
Diesel $4.49 $14.63 $29.26

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and New Braintree. The current time is 07:06:54.

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.