How far is New Bedford, MA from Pocasset, MA?

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Pocasset, MA is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.49 mi
00h 43m
Flight
16.43 mi
26.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.43 mi
Kilometers
26.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.49 mi
Kilometers
52.29 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocasset
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-04-23T02:29
Arrive Pocasset
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Bedford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Wareham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From New Bedford
16.2 mi
00h 21m
To Pocasset
16.3 mi
00h 21m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Pocasset.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1760 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillman Street

    656 ft · 24 sec · Hillman Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward MA 18 North

    977 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Cape Cod

    1545 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 25 East: Cape Cod

    2420 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Barlows Landing Road, Pocasset

    56 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Barlows Landing Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Barlows Landing Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Shore Road

    2927 ft · 1 min · Shore Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saco Avenue

    74 m · 12 sec · Saco Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Prospect Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · Prospect Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prospect Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
14.6 mi · 45%
MA 25 East
10.8 mi · 33%
General MacArthur Boulevard
3.3 mi · 10%
Barlows Landing Road
1.77 mi · 5%
John F. Kennedy Highway
0.7 mi · 2%
Shore Road
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 195 East

Merge slight left

14.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wareham Center
00h 21m from New Bedford
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Pocasset?

The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Wareham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from New Bedford and 16.3 miles from Pocasset.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Wareham Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wareham Center, 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 Wareham Center.

RAIL

Providence station

58 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

60 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Pocasset. Straight-line distance: 16.43 mi (26.44 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Pocasset

#2 Pocasset

Town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States

Population2,851
Coordinates41.6862200, -70.6161400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Pocasset (-70.61614, 41.68622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.47
Round trip
$8.95
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.47 $8.95
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.06 $10.11
Premium $4.80 $5.52 $11.04
Diesel $4.49 $5.16 $10.32

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Pocasset. The current time is 02:29:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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