How far is New Bedford, MA from South Deerfield, MA?

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to South Deerfield, MA is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.19 mi
02h 53m
Flight
104.02 mi
167.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.02 mi
Kilometers
167.4 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.19 mi
Kilometers
225.62 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Deerfield
Mon, Jun 1, 7:46 PM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Mon, Jun 1, 10:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-06-01T16:53
Arrive South Deerfield
Mon, Jun 1, 7:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Bedford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From New Bedford
70 mi
01h 26m
To South Deerfield
70.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Monday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph N
Destination
70°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and South Deerfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and South Deerfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Purchase Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Linden Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Street

    1503 ft · 35 sec · County Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street

    770 ft · 15 sec · Cedar Grove Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195 West: Fall River

    573 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    17.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    1377 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, MA 10: Deerfield, Conway

    1398 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto State Road

    1264 ft · 23 sec · State Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Greenfield Road

    2452 ft · 44 sec · Greenfield Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1576 ft · 33 sec · Elm Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Graves Street

    15 m · 8 sec · Graves Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Park Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Park Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and South Deerfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
47.7 mi · 34%
I 195 West
28.3 mi · 20%
I 91 North
23 mi · 16%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 6%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 5%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

33 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
01h 26m from New Bedford
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bedford and Chance Rain Showers near South Deerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to South Deerfield?

The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from New Bedford and 70.2 miles from South Deerfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.26 one way or $38.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Bedford and Chance Rain Showers near South Deerfield.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Auburn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and South Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 104.02 mi (167.4 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
South Deerfield

#2 South Deerfield

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Population1,880
Coordinates42.4773100, -72.6078700
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: South Deerfield (-72.60787, 42.47731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.73 L · about $19.26
Round trip
$38.51
9.9 gal · 37.46 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.26 $38.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.77 $43.53
Premium $4.80 $23.76 $47.51
Diesel $4.49 $22.22 $44.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and South Deerfield. The current time is 16:53:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.