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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to West Yarmouth, MA is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.93 mi
01h 10m
Flight
35.43 mi
57.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.43 mi
Kilometers
57.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.93 mi
Kilometers
78.74 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Yarmouth
Sun, May 3, 12:16 PM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Sun, May 3, 1:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-05-03T11:06
Arrive West Yarmouth
Sun, May 3, 12:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Bourne
MA

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

From New Bedford
24.4 mi
00h 35m
To West Yarmouth
24.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NW
Destination
West Yarmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Sunday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1760 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillman Street

    656 ft · 24 sec · Hillman Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward MA 18 North

    977 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Cape Cod

    1545 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 25 East: Cape Cod

    2420 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

    1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    1814 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Mid Cape Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis

    1011 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    93 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    544 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Iyannough Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Iyannough Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Airport Rotary

    114 m · 7 sec · Iyannough Road

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Iyannough Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Iyannough Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    65 m · 18 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
14.6 mi · 30%
Mid Cape Highway
12.3 mi · 25%
MA 25 East
10.8 mi · 22%
Iyannough Road
3.9 mi · 8%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.09 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 195 East

Merge slight left

14.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourne
00h 35m from New Bedford
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving New Bedford and Chance Rain Showers near West Yarmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Bourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from New Bedford and 24.5 miles from West Yarmouth.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around New Bedford and Chance Rain Showers near West Yarmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Bourne

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

68 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

69 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

78 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

78 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and West Yarmouth. Straight-line distance: 35.43 mi (57.02 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 Yarmouth

#2 West Yarmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population6,012
Coordinates41.6501100, -70.2411300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: West Yarmouth (-70.24113, 41.65011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.54 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.46
3.46 gal · 13.08 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.73 $13.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.61 $15.21
Premium $4.80 $8.30 $16.60
Diesel $4.49 $7.76 $15.53

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and West Yarmouth. The current time is 11:06:03.

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.