How far is New Bedford, MA from Smith Mills, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Smith Mills, MA is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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 09m.
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.
Census-designated place 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 Smith Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Smith Mills.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1353 ft · 34 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Turn straight onto Kempton Street
1624 ft · 49 sec · Kempton Street
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Continue on State Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Road
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Turn left onto Old Westport Road
107 m · 20 sec · Old Westport Road
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Turn right
86 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
67 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
89 m · 22 sec
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Turn right
678 ft · 50 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 Smith Mills.
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.
State Road
Continue on State Road
1.39 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bedford and Chance Rain Showers near Smith Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Smith Mills?
The road trip is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Bliss Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from New Bedford and 1.9 miles from Smith Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.51 one way or $1.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Bedford and Chance Rain Showers near Smith Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Bliss Corner
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 Bliss Corner.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Smith Mills. Straight-line distance: 3.32 mi (5.35 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 Smith Mills
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
| Population | 4,760 |
| Coordinates | 41.6389900, -70.9911500 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smith Mills (-70.99115, 41.63899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.51 | $1.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.57 | $1.14 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.62 | $1.25 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
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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