How far is Raynham Center, MA from New Bedford, MA?

The driving distance from Raynham Center, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
25.65 mi
00h 29m
Flight
20.95 mi
33.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.95 mi
Kilometers
33.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.65 mi
Kilometers
41.28 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Sun, May 31, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Raynham Center
Sun, May 31, 6:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raynham Center
2026-05-31T05:17
Arrive New Bedford
Sun, May 31, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Raynham Center
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
Lakeville
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Raynham Center
12.1 mi
00h 14m
To New Bedford
13.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Raynham Center Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Sunday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raynham Center and New Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    66 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Richmond Street

    2897 ft · 2 min · Richmond Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street West

    1358 ft · 39 sec · South Street West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto New State Highway

    743 ft · 14 sec · New State Highway

  6. 6

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

    1025 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway

  8. 8

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raynham Center 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
2.35 mi · 9%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 7%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.73 mi · 3%
Richmond Street
0.55 mi · 2%
Nauset Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

15.9 mi · 00h 18m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeville
00h 14m from Raynham Center
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Raynham Center and Mostly Sunny near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raynham Center to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 12.1 miles from Raynham Center and 13.6 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Raynham Center and Mostly Sunny 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 Raynham Center and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 20.95 mi (33.71 km).

Raynham Center

#1 Raynham Center

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

Population4,100
Coordinates41.9237100, -71.0522700
Altitude12
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: North Main Street (-71.052383, 41.923624)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.08
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.54 $7.08
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.80 $4.37 $8.73
Diesel $4.49 $4.08 $8.17

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Raynham Center and New Bedford. The current time is 05:17:13.

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.