How far is New Bedford, MA from West Boylston, MA?

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to West Boylston, MA is about 78 miles (125.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
77.97 mi
01h 41m
Flight
67.06 mi
107.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.06 mi
Kilometers
107.93 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.97 mi
Kilometers
125.48 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Boylston
Sun, May 31, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Sun, May 31, 4:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-05-31T01:33
Arrive West Boylston
Sun, May 31, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Blackstone
MA

Town in Virginia

From New Bedford
39 mi
00h 50m
To West Boylston
39 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Sunday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and West Boylston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and West Boylston.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Purchase Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Linden Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Street

    1503 ft · 35 sec · County Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street

    770 ft · 15 sec · Cedar Grove Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195 West: Fall River

    573 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    17.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro

    1738 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street

    788 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster

    1897 ft · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12: West Boylston

    2722 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    95 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Road

    678 ft · 18 sec · State Road

  32. 32

    Continue on West Boylston Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Boylston Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Central Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Central Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Newton Street

    1013 ft · 45 sec · Newton Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Prospect Street

  36. 36

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and West Boylston.

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
37 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
28.3 mi · 36%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 10%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 10%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 9%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 7%
I 190 North
3.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackstone
00h 50m from New Bedford
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near West Boylston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to West Boylston?

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Blackstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from New Bedford and 39 miles from West Boylston.

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

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.70 one way or $21.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Bedford and Mostly Sunny near West Boylston.

Stop Ideas Near Blackstone

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

24 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and West Boylston. Straight-line distance: 67.06 mi (107.93 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
West Boylston

#2 West Boylston

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,039
Coordinates42.3667600, -71.7856300
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: West Boylston (-71.78563, 42.36676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.41 L · about $10.70
Round trip
$21.40
5.5 gal · 20.82 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.70 $21.40
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.09 $24.18
Premium $4.80 $13.20 $26.39
Diesel $4.49 $12.34 $24.68

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and West Boylston. The current time is 01:33:31.

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.