How far is New Bedford, MA from Norton, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Norton, MA is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Norton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Norton.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Nauset Street
1474 ft · 46 sec · Nauset Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
92 m · 6 sec · Hathaway Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
1244 ft · 38 sec · Kings Highway
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Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 23 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
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Continue on Summer Street
2720 ft · 55 sec · Summer Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1069 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Taunton Green
78 m · 3 sec · Court Street
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Exit the rotary onto Court Street
1144 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
816 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Tremont Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Tremont Street
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Turn right onto Norton Avenue
3233 ft · 1 min · Norton Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Norton Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Norton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Norton Avenue
619 ft · 16 sec · Norton Avenue
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Continue on Norton Avenue
1248 ft · 30 sec · Norton Avenue
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Continue on New Taunton Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Taunton Avenue
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Continue on Taunton Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Taunton Avenue
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Turn right
34 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 Norton.
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.
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bedford and Partly Sunny near Norton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Norton?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lakeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from New Bedford and 22.5 miles from Norton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Bedford and Partly Sunny near Norton.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeville
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 Lakeville.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Norton. Straight-line distance: 26.53 mi (42.7 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 Norton
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 19,983 |
| Coordinates | 41.9667700, -71.1869900 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.187078, 41.966858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $3.89 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.80 | $11.61 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
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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