How far is New Bedford, MA from Raynham Center, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Raynham Center, MA is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Raynham Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Raynham Center.
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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
2.4 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton
942 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto New State Highway
1711 ft · 25 sec · New State Highway
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Turn right onto South Street West
1358 ft · 38 sec · South Street West
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Turn right onto Richmond Street
2897 ft · 2 min · Richmond Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
66 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Raynham Center.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Raynham Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Raynham Center?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 12.1 miles from New Bedford and 12.1 miles from Raynham Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Raynham Center.
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 Raynham Center. Straight-line distance: 20.95 mi (33.71 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 Raynham Center
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
| Population | 4,100 |
| Coordinates | 41.9237100, -71.0522700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raynham Center (-71.05227, 41.92371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
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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