How far is New Bedford, MA from Upton, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Upton, MA is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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 23m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Upton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Upton.
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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
3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Take the exit straight toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlet Avenue
127 m · 7 sec · Hamlet Avenue
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Continue on Court Street
1036 ft · 17 sec · Court Street
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Continue on High Street
1216 ft · 27 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Arnold Street
135 m · 14 sec · Arnold Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
68 m · 5 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on Harris Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Harris Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2268 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Blackstone Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Street
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Continue on Providence Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Providence Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Providence Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street
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Continue on Main Street
1916 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Avenue
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Continue on Mendon Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Mendon Street
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Turn slight right onto Grove Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Grove Street
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Continue on North Main Street
122 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Upton.
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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Upton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Upton?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from New Bedford and 29.7 miles from Upton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Upton.
Stop Ideas Near 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 Seekonk.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Upton. Straight-line distance: 50.93 mi (81.97 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 Upton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 8,088 |
| Coordinates | 42.1745400, -71.6022900 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upton (-71.60229, 42.17454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
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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