How far is North Westport, MA from New Bedford, MA?

The driving distance from North Westport, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.09 mi
00h 13m
Flight
8.51 mi
13.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.51 mi
Kilometers
13.7 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.09 mi
Kilometers
17.84 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in North Westport
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Westport
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive New Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Westport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Smith Mills
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From North Westport
5.5 mi
00h 06m
To New Bedford
5.6 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Westport Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Westport and New Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    89 m · 10 sec · State Road

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road

    2106 ft · 43 sec · State Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 88 North: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island

    1457 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

    565 ft · 9 sec · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod

    1444 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street

    1185 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Penniman Street

    740 ft · 16 sec · Penniman Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Purchase Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Purchase Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
8.42 mi · 76%
Purchase Street
1 mi · 9%
State Road
0.45 mi · 4%
Penniman Street
0.36 mi · 3%
MA 88 North
0.28 mi · 2%
Sixth Street
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 195 East

Merge slight left

8.15 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith Mills
00h 06m from North Westport
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Westport 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 Westport to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Smith Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from North Westport and 5.6 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.52 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Westport and Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Smith Mills

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

41 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

51 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

65 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

76 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Westport and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 8.51 mi (13.7 km).

North Westport

#1 North Westport

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

Population4,571
Coordinates41.6603800, -71.0883800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
New Bedford

#2 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: State Road (-71.08651, 41.66215)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.48 L · about $1.52
Round trip
$3.03
0.78 gal · 2.96 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.52 $3.03
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.71 $3.43
Premium $4.80 $1.87 $3.74
Diesel $4.49 $1.75 $3.50

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Westport and New Bedford. The current time is 06:30:19.

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.