How far is New Bedford, MA from North Scituate, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to North Scituate, MA is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and North Scituate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and North Scituate.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1760 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Hillman Street
656 ft · 24 sec · Hillman Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 18 North
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Cape Cod
1545 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
1091 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Cranberry Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Cranberry Highway
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Turn right onto County Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · County Road
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Continue on Federal Furnace Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Federal Furnace Road
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Turn left onto Seven Hills Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Seven Hills Road
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Turn slight right onto Samoset Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Samoset Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 14: Duxbury, Pembroke
904 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Congress Street
88 m · 7 sec · Congress Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lincoln Street
47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
1002 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Acorn Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Acorn Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moraine Street
1666 ft · 40 sec · Moraine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ocean Street
2121 ft · 1 min · Ocean Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Continue on Chief Justice Cushing Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Chief Justice Cushing Highway
84 m · 5 sec · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chief Justice Cushing Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Turn right onto Booth Hill Road
1951 ft · 1 min · Booth Hill Road
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Turn left onto Country Way
93 m · 16 sec · Country Way
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Turn right onto Gannett Road
49 m · 8 sec · Gannett Road
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and North Scituate.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near North Scituate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to North Scituate?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 25.8 miles from New Bedford and 25.8 miles from North Scituate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near North Scituate.
Stop Ideas Near Carver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carver.
Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and North Scituate. Straight-line distance: 40.98 mi (65.95 km).
#1 New Bedford
The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.6352600, -70.9270100 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Scituate
North Scituate is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2189900, -70.7856000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Scituate (-70.7856, 42.21899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.12 | $7.50 | $15.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $11.43 | $22.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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