How far is New Bedford, MA from Sheffield, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Sheffield, MA is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Sheffield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Sheffield.
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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
17.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1047 ft · 13 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2109 ft · 26 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
889 ft · 11 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on 6/10 Connector
1.4 km · 55 sec · 6/10 Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Atwood Avenue
1210 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Johnston
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Atwood Avenue
2198 ft · 42 sec · Atwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Hartford Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Hartford Avenue
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Continue on Hartford Pike
2.1 mi · 2 min · Hartford Pike
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Continue on Grand Army Highway
10 mi · 12 min · Grand Army Highway
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Continue on Providence Pike
1224 ft · 16 sec · Providence Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Providence Pike
5.1 mi · 6 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Providence Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Providence Road
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Continue on Hartford Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road
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Continue on Providence Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hampton Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road
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Continue on Willimantic Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road
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Continue on Boston Post Road
2 mi · 3 min · Boston Post Road
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Willimantic Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Willimantic Road
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Continue on Jonathan Trumbull Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway
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Continue on Willimantic Turnpike
3044 ft · 39 sec · Willimantic Turnpike
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Continue on Hop River Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Hop River Road
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven
1834 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
1486 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Albany Avenue
6.7 mi · 10 min · Albany Avenue
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Continue on Avon Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Albany Turnpike
3.3 mi · 6 min · Albany Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Albany Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Albany Turnpike
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Continue on Main Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on New Hartford Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · New Hartford Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Winsted-Norfolk Road
5 mi · 8 min · Winsted-Norfolk Road
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Continue on Greenwoods Road East
5.7 mi · 10 min · Greenwoods Road East
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Continue on East Canaan Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Canaan Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
2187 ft · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on Ashley Falls Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Ashley Falls Road
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Turn left onto Depot Square
680 ft · 30 sec · Depot Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Sheffield.
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
17.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny near Sheffield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Sheffield?
The road trip is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from New Bedford and 76.9 miles from Sheffield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Sheffield is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Holland
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 Holland.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Amherst, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Sheffield. Straight-line distance: 129.16 mi (207.86 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 Sheffield
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 3,112 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103700, -73.3551100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheffield (-73.35511, 42.11037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $23.83 | $47.66 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $26.01 | $52.02 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $24.32 | $48.65 |
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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