How far is New Bedford, MA from South Boston, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to South Boston, MA is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and South Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and South Boston.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1500 ft · 34 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Nauset Street
1474 ft · 46 sec · Nauset Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
92 m · 6 sec · Hathaway Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
1244 ft · 38 sec · Kings Highway
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Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 18 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1291 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dorchester, South Boston, Columbia Road
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Columbia Road
118 m · 8 sec · Columbia Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kosciuszko Circle
115 m · 5 sec · Columbia Road
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Exit the rotary onto Columbia Road
764 ft · 15 sec · Columbia Road
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Continue on Old Colony Avenue
1899 ft · 36 sec · Old Colony Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pacuska Circle
89 m · 5 sec · Old Colony Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Old Colony Avenue
779 ft · 29 sec · Old Colony Avenue
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Turn right onto Dorchester Street
1181 ft · 42 sec · Dorchester Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dorchester Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and South Boston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near South Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to South Boston?
The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from New Bedford and 27.5 miles from South Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.55 one way or $15.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near South Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgewater
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 Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Providence station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and South Boston. Straight-line distance: 48.65 mi (78.29 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 South Boston
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
| Population | 571,281 |
| Coordinates | 42.3334300, -71.0494900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Boston (-71.04949, 42.33343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.55 | $15.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
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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