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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to South Peabody, MA is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
70.95 mi
01h 38m
Flight
60.43 mi
97.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.43 mi
Kilometers
97.26 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.95 mi
Kilometers
114.19 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-04-18T19:27
Arrive South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From New Bedford
35.5 mi
00h 49m
To South Peabody
35.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Saturday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 46 sec · Nauset Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road

    92 m · 6 sec · Hathaway Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kings Highway

    1244 ft · 38 sec · Kings Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

    15.8 mi · 18 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1291 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  20. 20

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Western Avenue

    59 m · 3 sec · Western Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue

    2865 ft · 59 sec · Western Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    687 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Boston Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Boston Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2151 ft · 42 sec · Broadway

  31. 31

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway

  32. 32

    Continue on Lynn Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Bay State Boulevard

    18 m · 3 sec · Bay State Boulevard

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay State Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 33%
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 22%
I 93 North
12 mi · 17%
Broadway
4.47 mi · 6%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
US 1 North
2.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 49m from New Bedford
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near South Peabody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from New Bedford and 35.5 miles from South Peabody.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near South Peabody.

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brockton, 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 Brockton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and South Peabody. Straight-line distance: 60.43 mi (97.26 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Peabody

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population50,293
Coordinates42.5098200, -70.9494900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: South Peabody (-70.94949, 42.50982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.48 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.45
5 gal · 18.96 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.73 $19.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.99 $21.99
Premium $4.80 $12.00 $24.00
Diesel $4.49 $11.22 $22.44

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and South Peabody. The current time is 19:27:50.

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.