How far is Norton, MA from New Bedford, MA?

The driving distance from Norton, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
36.41 mi
00h 37m
Flight
26.53 mi
42.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.53 mi
Kilometers
42.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.41 mi
Kilometers
58.6 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Sat, Apr 25, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in Norton
Sat, Apr 25, 8:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norton
2026-04-25T07:15
Arrive New Bedford
Sat, Apr 25, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lakeville
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Norton
15 mi
00h 18m
To New Bedford
21.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Norton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Saturday
Using Mansfield as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Saturday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norton and New Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Taunton Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Taunton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on New Taunton Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Taunton Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Norton Avenue

    1248 ft · 33 sec · Norton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Norton Avenue

    619 ft · 16 sec · Norton Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Norton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Norton Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tremont Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Tremont Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    783 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1064 ft · 21 sec · Court Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Taunton Green

    120 m · 11 sec · Taunton Green

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Taunton Green

    36 m · 4 sec · Taunton Green

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    757 ft · 10 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    2843 ft · 50 sec · Summer Street

  14. 14

    Continue on County Street

    18.2 mi · 23 min · County Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

    876 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norton 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Street
18.2 mi · 50%
Norton Avenue
2.68 mi · 7%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 5%
Taunton Avenue
1.67 mi · 5%
Tremont Street
1.53 mi · 4%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

County Street

Continue on County Street

18.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeville
00h 18m from Norton
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Norton and Partly Sunny then 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 Norton to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Lakeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Norton and 21.4 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Norton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeville

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

39 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

57 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

57 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norton and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 26.53 mi (42.7 km).

Norton

#1 Norton

City in Massachusetts

Population19,983
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.1869900
Altitude32
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: (-71.187078, 41.966858)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.63 $11.26
Premium $4.80 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $4.49 $5.74 $11.49

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Norton and New Bedford. The current time is 07:15:25.

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.