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

The driving distance from Pepperell, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.46 mi
01h 43m
Flight
78.86 mi
126.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.86 mi
Kilometers
126.91 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.46 mi
Kilometers
160.06 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Pepperell
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pepperell
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pepperell
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
Franklin
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Pepperell
49 mi
00h 51m
To New Bedford
50.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto River Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · River Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Road

    2318 ft · 49 sec · South Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Boston Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Boston Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Great Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Great Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
60.7 mi · 61%
Amvets Highway
5.19 mi · 5%
Boston Road
3.92 mi · 4%
River Road
2.7 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.26 mi · 2%
Great Road
2.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

60.3 mi · 01h 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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 51m from Pepperell
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Pepperell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Pepperell and 50.5 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Pepperell is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pepperell and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 78.86 mi (126.91 km).

Pepperell

#1 Pepperell

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population12,043
Coordinates42.6659200, -71.5884000
Altitude75
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: (-71.58831, 42.665841)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.28 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.31
7.02 gal · 26.56 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.65 $27.31
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.43 $30.87
Premium $4.80 $16.84 $33.69
Diesel $4.49 $15.75 $31.51

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pepperell and New Bedford. The current time is 05:21:19.

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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.