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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to North Pembroke, MA is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
42.69 mi
01h 06m
Flight
32.39 mi
52.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.39 mi
Kilometers
52.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.69 mi
Kilometers
68.71 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Pembroke
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive North Pembroke
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Carver
MA

Town

From New Bedford
21.3 mi
00h 33m
To North Pembroke
21.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro

    1091 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    74 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Cranberry Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · County Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Federal Furnace Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Federal Furnace Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Seven Hills Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Seven Hills Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Samoset Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Samoset Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Pilgrims Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, South Duxbury

    1072 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3A South, MA 53 North: Kingston, Hanover

    90 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    879 ft · 16 sec · Tremont Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Duxbury Way

    1445 ft · 32 sec · Duxbury Way

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    2442 ft · 60 sec · Summer Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Kingstown Way

    1 km · 58 sec · Kingstown Way

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingstown Way

    36 m · 2 sec · Kingstown Way

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Way

    2739 ft · 53 sec · Kingstown Way

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Summer Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Water Street

    42 m · 6 sec · Water Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
13.9 mi · 33%
County Road
6.74 mi · 16%
Pilgrims Highway
4.6 mi · 11%
Federal Furnace Road
3.57 mi · 8%
Summer Street
3 mi · 7%
Cranberry Highway
2.74 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 195 East

Merge slight left

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carver
00h 33m from New Bedford
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near North Pembroke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Carver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from New Bedford and 21.4 miles from North Pembroke.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carver

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

55 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

57 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

58 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and North Pembroke. Straight-line distance: 32.39 mi (52.12 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 Pembroke

#2 North Pembroke

Census designated place

Population3,292
Coordinates42.0931600, -70.7925400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: North Pembroke (-70.79254, 42.09316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.87
Round trip
$11.75
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.87 $11.75
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.64 $13.28
Premium $4.80 $7.25 $14.49
Diesel $4.49 $6.78 $13.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and North Pembroke. The current time is 06:52:52.

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.