How far is New Bedford, MA from Orange, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Orange, MA is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
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 Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Orange.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Purchase Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
760 ft · 28 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto County Street
1503 ft · 35 sec · County Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street
770 ft · 15 sec · Cedar Grove Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 195 West: Fall River
573 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
17.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
709 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Road
7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue
3105 ft · 55 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue
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Turn right onto Southbridge Street
593 ft · 17 sec · Southbridge Street
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Continue on McGrath Boulevard
654 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Boulevard
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Turn slight left
59 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street
679 ft · 17 sec · Southbridge Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
545 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Chandler Street
3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Summer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
545 ft · 9 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto West Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street
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Continue on Barre Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road
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Continue on New Salem Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road
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Continue on Petersham Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Daniel Shays Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Shays Highway
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Orange.
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.
I 195 West
Keep slight left
17.3 mi · 00h 22m
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 Cloudy leaving New Bedford and Sunny near Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Orange?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
East Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from New Bedford and 55.2 miles from Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Bedford and Sunny near Orange.
Stop Ideas Near East Douglas
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 East Douglas.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Orange. Straight-line distance: 96.84 mi (155.85 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 Orange
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5903600, -72.3098100 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange (-72.30981, 42.59036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $18.72 | $37.43 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $17.50 | $35.01 |
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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