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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Winthrop, MA is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
62.88 mi
01h 25m
Flight
51.2 mi
82.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.2 mi
Kilometers
82.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.88 mi
Kilometers
101.2 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From New Bedford
31.4 mi
00h 42m
To Winthrop
31.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 46 sec · Nauset Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road

    92 m · 6 sec · Hathaway Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kings Highway

    1244 ft · 38 sec · Kings Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

    15.8 mi · 18 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1291 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Massachusetts Avenue, Roxbury, Frontage Road

    575 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Frontage Road Northbound

    1362 ft · 29 sec · Frontage Road Northbound

  15. 15

    Continue on Frontage Road Northbound

    1665 ft · 37 sec · Frontage Road Northbound

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    2083 ft · 39 sec · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  20. 20

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · McClellan Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Boardman Street

    2114 ft · 47 sec · Boardman Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saratoga Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Saratoga Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Saratoga Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Saratoga Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    2339 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Hermon Street

    1928 ft · 53 sec · Hermon Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    809 ft · 16 sec · Winthrop Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 37%
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 25%
I 93 North
11.8 mi · 19%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 3%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 2%
Massachusetts Turnpike
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 42m from New Bedford
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Winthrop.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from New Bedford and 31.4 miles from Winthrop.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Winthrop is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Winthrop. Straight-line distance: 51.2 mi (82.4 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Winthrop

City in Massachusetts

Population18,446
Coordinates42.3751000, -70.9828300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Winthrop (-70.98283, 42.3751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.4 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.27
4.44 gal · 16.8 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.64 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.80 $10.65 $21.31
Diesel $4.49 $9.96 $19.93

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Bedford and Winthrop. The current time is 03:10:57.

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.