How far is New Bedford, MA from West Wareham, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to West Wareham, MA is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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.
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and West Wareham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and West Wareham.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1760 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Hillman Street
656 ft · 24 sec · Hillman Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 18 North
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Cape Cod
1545 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
1091 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Cranberry Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cranberry Highway
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Turn left onto Gault Road
2638 ft · 2 min · Gault Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and West Wareham.
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 East
Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near West Wareham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to West Wareham?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from New Bedford and 8.6 miles from West Wareham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near West Wareham.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Kingston station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and West Wareham. Straight-line distance: 13.71 mi (22.07 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 West Wareham
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 2,064 |
| Coordinates | 41.7898300, -70.7603100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Wareham (-70.76031, 41.78983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
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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