How far is New Marlborough, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from New Marlborough, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Marlborough and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Marlborough and New Bedford.
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Start on Hartsville New Marlborough Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Hartsville New Marlborough Road
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Turn right onto Hatchery Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Hatchery Road
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Continue on River Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn straight onto Main Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Main Road
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Continue on Monterey Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Monterey Road
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Turn right onto North Main Road
842 ft · 25 sec · North Main Road
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Turn left onto East Otis Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · East Otis Road
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Continue on East Otis Road
2196 ft · 37 sec · East Otis Road
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Continue on Otis Stage Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Otis Stage Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Woronoco Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road
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Continue on Blandford Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Blandford Road
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Maple Street
734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Orange Street
85 m · 15 sec · Orange Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
105 m · 12 sec · Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto Union Avenue
2157 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue
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Merge slight left onto North Elm Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Elm Street
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Turn right
577 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Friendlys Way
108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way
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Continue straight
785 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
1454 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
52.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
2620 ft · 1 min
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Continue on MA 146, US 20
1212 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto MA 146
545 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South
1504 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway
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Keep slight right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street
1185 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Penniman Street
740 ft · 16 sec · Penniman Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Purchase Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Sixth Street
1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
72 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Marlborough and New Bedford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
52.7 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny near New Marlborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Marlborough to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from New Marlborough and 90.5 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around New Marlborough is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Charlton
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 Charlton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Marlborough and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 123.11 mi (198.12 km).
#1 New Marlborough
Town in Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 1,450 |
| Coordinates | 42.1228700, -73.2287200 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Bedford
The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.6352600, -70.9270100 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $23.15 | $46.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $26.16 | $52.32 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $28.55 | $57.11 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $26.70 | $53.41 |
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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