How far is New Bedford, MA from Ocean Grove, MA?

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Ocean Grove, MA is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.38 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.94 mi
25.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.94 mi
Kilometers
25.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.38 mi
Kilometers
29.58 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 6:33 PM EST
Return by in New Bedford
Fri, Nov 6, 6:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-11-06T18:07
Arrive Ocean Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 6:33 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Bedford
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Westport
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From New Bedford
9.2 mi
00h 13m
To Ocean Grove
9.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Today
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
17 mph S
Destination
Ocean Grove Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Today
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Ocean Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Ocean Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Purchase Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Linden Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Street

    1503 ft · 35 sec · County Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street

    770 ft · 15 sec · Cedar Grove Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195 West: Fall River

    573 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 103 West: Ocean Grove

    1898 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Wilbur Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Coleman Street

    815 ft · 41 sec · Coleman Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Puffer Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · Puffer Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Clancy Street

    74 m · 11 sec · Clancy Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clancy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Ocean Grove.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
14.9 mi · 81%
Wilbur Avenue
1.33 mi · 7%
Purchase Street
0.77 mi · 4%
MA 103 West
0.36 mi · 2%
County Street
0.28 mi · 2%
Pleasant Street
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Merge slight left

10.8 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Westport
00h 13m from New Bedford
Leave By
7:38 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain leaving New Bedford and Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain near Ocean Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Ocean Grove?

The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

North Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from New Bedford and 9.2 miles from Ocean Grove.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain around New Bedford and Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain near Ocean Grove.

Stop Ideas Near North Westport

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

33 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

44 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

61 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

69 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Ocean Grove. Straight-line distance: 15.94 mi (25.66 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7292700, -71.2092100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Ocean Grove (-71.20921, 41.72927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $2.69
Round trip
$5.39
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $2.69 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.82 $3.13 $6.26
Premium $5.23 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $6.30 $4.10 $8.19

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Ocean Grove. The current time is 18:07:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.