How far is New Bedford, MA from South Duxbury, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to South Duxbury, MA is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and South Duxbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and South Duxbury.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1760 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Hillman Street
656 ft · 24 sec · Hillman Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 18 North
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Cape Cod
1545 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
1091 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Cranberry Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Cranberry Highway
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Turn right onto County Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · County Road
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Continue on Federal Furnace Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Federal Furnace Road
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Turn left onto Seven Hills Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Seven Hills Road
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Turn slight right onto Samoset Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Samoset Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, South Duxbury
1072 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 3A North: South Duxbury
125 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Tremont Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Tremont Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Street
27 m · 3 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right
25 m · 6 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 South Duxbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 195 East
Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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 Duxbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to South Duxbury?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
West Wareham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from New Bedford and 19 miles from South Duxbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 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 Duxbury.
Stop Ideas Near West Wareham
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 West Wareham.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and South Duxbury. Straight-line distance: 29.6 mi (47.64 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 Duxbury
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 3,360 |
| Coordinates | 42.0231600, -70.6828100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Duxbury (-70.68281, 42.02316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
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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