How far is New Bedford, MA from Taunton, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Taunton, MA is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Taunton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Taunton.
-
1
Start on Pleasant Street
1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street
-
2
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
-
3
Continue on Nauset Street
1474 ft · 46 sec · Nauset Street
-
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
92 m · 6 sec · Hathaway Road
-
5
Continue on Mount Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
-
6
Turn right onto Kings Highway
1244 ft · 38 sec · Kings Highway
-
7
Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
1311 ft · 32 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 23 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
-
9
Continue on Summer Street
2334 ft · 48 sec · Summer Street
-
10
Turn left onto Spring Street
117 m · 10 sec · Spring Street
-
11
Turn right onto Allans Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · Allans Avenue
-
12
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allans Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Taunton.
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.
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 00h 23m
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 Taunton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Taunton?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Freetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from New Bedford and 12.8 miles from Taunton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Taunton.
Stop Ideas Near Freetown
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 Freetown.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Taunton. Straight-line distance: 20.13 mi (32.4 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 Taunton
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 57,675 |
| Coordinates | 41.9001000, -71.0897700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson Court (-71.089755, 41.900127)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
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 · May 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.