How far is North Falmouth, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from North Falmouth, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Falmouth and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Falmouth and New Bedford.
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Start on Old Main Road
7 m · 8 sec · Old Main Road
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Turn sharp left onto Pine Street
1192 ft · 35 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto County Road
541 ft · 17 sec · County Road
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Continue on Nathan Ellis Highway
2813 ft · 57 sec · Nathan Ellis Highway
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Take the ramp left toward MA 28 North: Boston
1755 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
123 m · 14 sec
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Exit the rotary
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 18 South: Downtown New Bedford
1492 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven
674 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: Dartmouth
741 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
57 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Sixth Street
1304 ft · 33 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 North Falmouth 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.
I 195 West
Continue straight
14.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog leaving North Falmouth and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near New Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Falmouth to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wareham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from North Falmouth and 17.7 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around North Falmouth and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Wareham Center
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 Wareham Center.
Providence station
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Falmouth and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 15.96 mi (25.68 km).
#1 North Falmouth
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
| Population | 3,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.6459400, -70.6183600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
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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