How far is New Bedford, MA from Southbridge, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Southbridge, MA is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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 01h 49m.
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.
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 Southbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Southbridge.
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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
17.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
709 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
1.2 mi · 1 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on OldLouisquisset Pike
829 ft · 10 sec · OldLouisquisset Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Branch Avenue
681 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Branch Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Douglas Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Douglas Avenue
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Turn left onto Mineral Spring Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mineral Spring Avenue
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Turn right onto Centerdale Bypass
1121 ft · 21 sec · Centerdale Bypass
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Turn right onto Putnam Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Putnam Pike
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Continue on Putnam Pike
9.5 mi · 15 min · Putnam Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Putnam Pike
44 m · 3 sec · Putnam Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Putnam Pike
6.8 mi · 10 min · Putnam Pike
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Continue on Providence Pike
4.6 mi · 7 min · Providence Pike
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Take the ramp slight right
835 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 12: Grosvenordale
2912 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2714 ft · 54 sec · Riverside Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Quinebaug Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Quinebaug Road
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Continue on Southbridge Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Southbridge Road
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Continue on Ashland Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashland Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Sandersdale Road
1014 ft · 20 sec · Sandersdale Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southbridge Rotary
57 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
2198 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
60 m · 6 sec · Central Street
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 8 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 Southbridge.
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
Keep slight left
17.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bedford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Southbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Southbridge?
The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
North Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from New Bedford and 37.1 miles from Southbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.19 one way or $20.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Bedford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Southbridge.
Stop Ideas Near North Seekonk
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 Seekonk.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Southbridge. Straight-line distance: 64.54 mi (103.87 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 Southbridge
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 16,788 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -72.0334100 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southbridge (-72.03341, 42.0751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.57 | $25.15 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
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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