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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to West Springfield, MA is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
116.59 mi
02h 26m
Flight
93.02 mi
149.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.02 mi
Kilometers
149.7 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.59 mi
Kilometers
187.63 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Springfield
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Wed, May 13, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive West Springfield
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Whitinsville
MA

Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From New Bedford
58.2 mi
01h 13m
To West Springfield
58.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
45°F
Overnight
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield

    779 ft · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Dwight Street

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Dwight Street

    945 ft · 26 sec · Dwight Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Carew Street

    883 ft · 15 sec · Carew Street

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto Plainfield Street

    2404 ft · 36 sec · Plainfield Street

  37. 37

    Continue on West Street

    941 ft · 12 sec · West Street

  38. 38

    Continue on North End Bridge

    1194 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Street

    87 m · 4 sec · Park Street

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Street

    103 m · 6 sec · Park Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    946 ft · 46 sec · Hanover Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Southworth Street

    90 m · 21 sec · Southworth Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Lathrop Street

    575 ft · 27 sec · Lathrop Street

  44. 44

    Turn right

    74 m · 18 sec

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.3 mi · 36%
I 195 West
28.3 mi · 24%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 7%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 6%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 6%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitinsville
01h 13m from New Bedford
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving New Bedford and Partly Cloudy near West Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Whitinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from New Bedford and 58.3 miles from West Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Bedford and Partly Cloudy near West Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Whitinsville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

38 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and West Springfield. Straight-line distance: 93.02 mi (149.7 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 Springfield

#2 West Springfield

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Population28,397
Coordinates42.1070400, -72.6203700
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: West Springfield (-72.62037, 42.10704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.57 L · about $15.99
Round trip
$31.98
8.22 gal · 31.14 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.99 $31.98
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.07 $36.14
Premium $4.80 $19.72 $39.45
Diesel $4.49 $18.45 $36.89

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and West Springfield. The current time is 19:19:33.

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.