How far is New Bedford, MA from Seekonk, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Seekonk, MA is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Seekonk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Seekonk.
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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
12.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Island
1930 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 114A North: Seekonk
110 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Fall River Avenue
2365 ft · 1 min · Fall River Avenue
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Turn left
45 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Seekonk.
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
12.9 mi · 00h 16m
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 Cloudy leaving New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Seekonk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Seekonk?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 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?
Fall River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from New Bedford and 13.2 miles from Seekonk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Seekonk.
Stop Ideas Near Fall River
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 Fall River.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Seekonk. Straight-line distance: 24.3 mi (39.1 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 Seekonk
Town in the United States
| Population | 15,851 |
| Coordinates | 41.8084300, -71.3370000 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seekonk (-71.337, 41.80843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
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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