How far is New Bedford, MA from Swansea, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Swansea, MA is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Swansea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Swansea.
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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
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 103 West: Ocean Grove
1898 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Wilbur Avenue
1365 ft · 27 sec · Wilbur Avenue
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Turn right onto Lees River Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Lees River Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Read Street
2096 ft · 42 sec · Read Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1187 ft · 34 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left
105 m · 26 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
66 m · 16 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 Swansea.
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
Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Swansea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Swansea?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from New Bedford and 9.4 miles from Swansea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Swansea.
Stop Ideas Near North Westport
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 Westport.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Swansea. Straight-line distance: 15.64 mi (25.17 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 Swansea
Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts
| Population | 17,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.7481600, -71.1897700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swansea (-71.18977, 41.74816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
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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