How far is New Bedford, MA from Norwell, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Norwell, MA is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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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 15m.
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.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Norwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Norwell.
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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
15.8 mi · 18 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1291 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham
1730 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 East: Bridgewater
532 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Street
3 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
1082 ft · 23 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Central Square
649 ft · 14 sec · Central Square
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Bedford Street
6.2 mi · 12 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2782 ft · 47 sec · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
1925 ft · 49 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Centre Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Avenue
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Continue on Market Street
1698 ft · 40 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
1894 ft · 49 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Water Street
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Turn right onto Webster Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Webster Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Norwell.
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
15.8 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Bedford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Norwell?
The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from New Bedford and 23.9 miles from Norwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Bedford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norwell.
Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center
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 Raynham Center.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Norwell. Straight-line distance: 37.02 mi (59.57 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 Norwell
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,171 |
| Coordinates | 42.1617700, -70.7939300 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwell (-70.79393, 42.16177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
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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