How far is North Plymouth, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from North Plymouth, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Plymouth and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Plymouth and New Bedford.
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Start on the route
61 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
580 ft · 27 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn left onto Standish Avenue
1228 ft · 35 sec · Standish Avenue
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1309 ft · 40 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Westerly Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Westerly Road
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Turn right onto Samoset Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Samoset Street
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Turn slight left onto Seven Hills Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Seven Hills Road
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Turn straight onto Federal Furnace Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Federal Furnace Road
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Continue on Tremont Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · Tremont Street
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Wareham, New Bedford
1858 ft · 40 sec
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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 Plymouth 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving North Plymouth and 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 North Plymouth to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 16.3 miles from North Plymouth and 16.3 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers 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 Plymouth and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 26.38 mi (42.46 km).
#1 North Plymouth
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 3,600 |
| Coordinates | 41.9709400, -70.6828100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
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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