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

The driving distance from Pembroke, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.08 mi
00h 56m
Flight
30.75 mi
49.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.75 mi
Kilometers
49.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.08 mi
Kilometers
66.11 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Sun, May 24, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke
Mon, May 25, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke
2026-05-24T22:52
Arrive New Bedford
Sun, May 24, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Middleborough
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Pembroke
20.4 mi
00h 28m
To New Bedford
20.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph E
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Sunday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Holmes Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Holmes Street

  3. 3

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Plymouth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Monponsett Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Monponsett Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Palmer Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Palmer Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 44 West

    1379 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    151 m · 7 sec · Bedford Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Bedford Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Bedford Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highland Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Highland Road

  12. 12

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

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford, Dartmouth

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  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 Pembroke 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 140 South
9 mi · 22%
US 44 West
8.1 mi · 20%
Bedford Street
4.77 mi · 12%
Center Street
3.59 mi · 9%
Highland Road
2.61 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MA 140 South

Merge slight left

8.7 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleborough
00h 28m from Pembroke
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Pembroke and Rain Showers Likely near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Pembroke and 20.7 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Pembroke and Rain Showers Likely near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Middleborough

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

42 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

52 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 30.75 mi (49.48 km).

Pembroke

#1 Pembroke

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Population18,553
Coordinates42.0714900, -70.8092100
Altitude25
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: (-70.809505, 42.071325)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.38 $12.75
Premium $4.80 $6.96 $13.92
Diesel $4.49 $6.51 $13.02

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke and New Bedford. The current time is 22:52:21.

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.