How far is New Bedford, MA from Whitinsville, MA?

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Whitinsville, MA is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
58.37 mi
01h 14m
Flight
50.28 mi
80.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.28 mi
Kilometers
80.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.37 mi
Kilometers
93.94 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitinsville
Wed, May 6, 2:30 PM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Wed, May 6, 3:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-05-06T13:16
Arrive Whitinsville
Wed, May 6, 2:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Seekonk
MA

Town in the United States

From New Bedford
29.1 mi
00h 37m
To Whitinsville
29.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
21 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Whitinsville.

  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

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Lackey Dam Road, Douglas, Northbridge

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Lackey Dam Road, Douglas, Northbridge

    99 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Lackey Dam Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lackey Dam Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Douglas Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Douglas Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Douglas Road

    646 ft · 23 sec · Douglas Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    75 m · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
28.3 mi · 48%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 13%
Providence Pike
7.34 mi · 13%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 10%
Old Louisquisset Pike
2.95 mi · 5%
Lackey Dam Road
1.61 mi · 3%
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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seekonk
00h 37m from New Bedford
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving New Bedford and Chance Rain Showers near Whitinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Whitinsville?

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 29.1 miles from New Bedford and 29.2 miles from Whitinsville.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Bedford and Chance Rain Showers near Whitinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Seekonk

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

7 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

52 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Whitinsville. Straight-line distance: 50.28 mi (80.91 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Whitinsville

#2 Whitinsville

Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,704
Coordinates42.1112100, -71.6661800
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Whitinsville (-71.66618, 42.11121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.03
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.01 $16.03
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.80 $9.89 $19.77
Diesel $4.49 $9.25 $18.49

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Whitinsville. The current time is 13:16:14.

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.