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

The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Woburn, MA is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
68.71 mi
01h 30m
Flight
59.45 mi
95.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.45 mi
Kilometers
95.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.71 mi
Kilometers
110.58 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woburn
Sun, May 3, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in New Bedford
Sun, May 3, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bedford
2026-05-03T05:59
Arrive Woburn
Sun, May 3, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From New Bedford
34.4 mi
00h 45m
To Woburn
34.4 mi
00h 45m

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
42°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, Woburn

    139 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, Woburn

    148 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Montvale Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Montvale Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Winn Street

    36 m · 10 sec · Winn Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    66 m · 4 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Common Street

    27 m · 10 sec · Common Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Common Street

    57 m · 3 sec · Common Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Common Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 34%
I 93 North
20.1 mi · 29%
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 23%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
Montvale Avenue
2.2 mi · 3%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 3%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 45m from New Bedford
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving New Bedford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from New Bedford and 34.4 miles from Woburn.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.45 one way or $18.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Woburn. Straight-line distance: 59.45 mi (95.67 km).

New Bedford

#1 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Woburn

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population40,135
Coordinates42.4792600, -71.1522800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford (-70.92701, 41.63526)
End: Woburn (-71.15228, 42.47926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.18 L · about $9.45
Round trip
$18.91
4.86 gal · 18.36 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.45 $18.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.68 $21.37
Premium $4.80 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $4.49 $10.91 $21.81

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 Woburn. The current time is 05:59:44.

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.