How far is New Salem, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from New Salem, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Salem and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Salem and New Bedford.
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Start on North Main Street
84 m · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Daniel Shays Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Daniel Shays Highway
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Turn right onto Petersham Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road
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Continue on New Salem Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road
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Continue on Barre Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road
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Continue on West Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
858 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Summer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Chandler Street
3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street
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Continue on Madison Street
545 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto Southbridge Street
1928 ft · 50 sec · Southbridge Street
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Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue
3131 ft · 57 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 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 Salem and New Bedford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
15.4 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving New Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Salem to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
East Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from New Salem and 69.3 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around New Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near East Douglas
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 East Douglas.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Salem and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 93.8 mi (150.95 km).
#1 New Salem
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 1,034 |
| Coordinates | 42.5042600, -72.3320300 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| 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: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $19.26 | $38.52 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $21.02 | $42.04 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $19.66 | $39.31 |
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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