How far is New Bedford, MA from North Eastham, MA?

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to North Eastham, MA is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
71.69 mi
01h 42m
Flight
50.79 mi
81.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.79 mi
Kilometers
81.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.69 mi
Kilometers
115.38 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Eastham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive North Eastham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
East Sandwich
MA

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

From New Bedford
35.8 mi
00h 51m
To North Eastham
35.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
North Eastham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Eastham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and North Eastham.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1760 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillman Street

    656 ft · 24 sec · Hillman Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward MA 18 North

    977 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Cape Cod

    1545 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 25 East: Cape Cod

    2420 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

    1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    1814 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    35.3 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    148 m · 17 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Massasoit Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Massasoit Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Aspinet Road

    1292 ft · 60 sec · Aspinet Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Devon Lane

    630 ft · 28 sec · Devon Lane

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Devon Lane

    23 m · 3 sec · Devon Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devon Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
35.3 mi · 49%
I 195 East
14.6 mi · 20%
MA 25 East
10.8 mi · 15%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3.19 mi · 4%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.09 mi · 4%
Massasoit Road
1.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

35.3 mi · 00h 50m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Sandwich
00h 51m from New Bedford
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near North Eastham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to North Eastham?

The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

East Sandwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from New Bedford and 35.9 miles from North Eastham.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near North Eastham.

Stop Ideas Near East Sandwich

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

78 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

80 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

84 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

85 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and North Eastham. Straight-line distance: 50.79 mi (81.74 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
North Eastham

#2 North Eastham

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population1,806
Coordinates41.8651100, -69.9911300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: North Eastham (-69.99113, 41.86511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.68
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.84 $19.68
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.12 $22.25
Premium $4.80 $12.14 $24.28
Diesel $4.49 $11.35 $22.71

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 North Eastham. The current time is 23:03:15.

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.