How far is New Bedford, MA from Rochester, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Rochester, MA is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Rochester.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1760 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Hillman Street
656 ft · 24 sec · Hillman Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 18 North
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Cape Cod
1545 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 105: Marion, Rochester
986 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on Marion Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Marion Road
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Keep slight left to continue on New Bedford Road
35 m · 2 sec · New Bedford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Bedford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Rochester.
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 East
Merge slight left
9.61 mi · 00h 12m
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 Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Rochester?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Mattapoisett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from New Bedford and 7 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.95 one way or $3.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Mattapoisett
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 Mattapoisett.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 8.66 mi (13.93 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 Rochester
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,740 |
| Coordinates | 41.7317700, -70.8200400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rochester (-70.82004, 41.73177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.95 | $3.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
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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