How far is New Bedford, MA from Somerset, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Somerset, MA is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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 27m.
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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 Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Somerset.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 79, MA 138: Taunton, North Tiverton RI
773 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 79 North, MA 138 North
141 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Street
55 m · 10 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Davol Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Davol Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, MA 138 North: Somerset
2256 ft · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 103 West, MA 138 North: Somerset, Warren Rhode Island
849 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 138 North: Somerset, Taunton
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto South Street
1156 ft · 25 sec · South Street
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Turn slight left onto Riverside Avenue
114 m · 7 sec · Riverside Avenue
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Continue on Dublin Street
1260 ft · 25 sec · Dublin Street
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Continue on High Street
562 ft · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Billy's Lane
61 m · 9 sec · Billy's Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Billy's Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Somerset.
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
Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 00h 13m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Somerset?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
North Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from New Bedford and 10.7 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near North Westport
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 North Westport.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 13.94 mi (22.43 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 Somerset
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 18,144 |
| Coordinates | 41.7695500, -71.1286600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Billy's Lane (-71.128653, 41.769558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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