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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Rehoboth, MA is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
27.87 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.85 mi
35.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.85 mi
Kilometers
35.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.87 mi
Kilometers
44.85 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rehoboth
Tue, May 5, 3:40 PM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Tue, May 5, 4:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-05-05T14:59
Arrive Rehoboth
Tue, May 5, 3:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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

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
Fall River
MA

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

From New Bedford
13.9 mi
00h 20m
To Rehoboth
14 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Tuesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW
Destination
Rehoboth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Tuesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island

    1680 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto James Reynolds Road

    76 m · 6 sec · James Reynolds Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Kingsley Way

    969 ft · 21 sec · Kingsley Way

  12. 12

    Continue on Davis Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Davis Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Brook Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Brook Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Moulton Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Moulton Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Street

    1503 ft · 1 min · County Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Bay State Road

    645 ft · 28 sec · Bay State Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay State Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
19.8 mi · 71%
Pleasant Street
2.15 mi · 8%
Moulton Street
2.08 mi · 7%
Davis Street
0.84 mi · 3%
Purchase Street
0.77 mi · 3%
Brook Street
0.69 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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fall River
00h 20m from New Bedford
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Bedford and Sunny near Rehoboth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Fall River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from New Bedford and 14 miles from Rehoboth.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Bedford and Sunny near Rehoboth.

Stop Ideas Near Fall River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fall River, 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 Fall River.

RAIL

Providence station

26 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

42 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

56 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

67 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Rehoboth. Straight-line distance: 21.85 mi (35.16 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Rehoboth

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population12,503
Coordinates41.8403800, -71.2494900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Rehoboth (-71.24949, 41.84038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.31 $8.62
Premium $4.80 $4.70 $9.41
Diesel $4.49 $4.40 $8.80

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Rehoboth. The current time is 14:59:40.

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.