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

The driving distance from Rehoboth, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
26.71 mi
00h 33m
Flight
21.85 mi
35.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.85 mi
Kilometers
35.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.71 mi
Kilometers
42.99 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Tue, May 5, 2:06 PM EDT
Return by in Rehoboth
Tue, May 5, 2:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rehoboth
2026-05-05T13:32
Arrive New Bedford
Tue, May 5, 2:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rehoboth
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
Fall River
MA

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

From Rehoboth
13.3 mi
00h 16m
To New Bedford
13.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Rehoboth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Tuesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Tuesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bay State Road

    645 ft · 28 sec · Bay State Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on County Street

    1503 ft · 1 min · County Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Moulton Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Moulton Street

  4. 4

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

    566 ft · 18 sec · Brook Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Plain Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Plain Street

  6. 6

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

    1027 ft · 28 sec · Locust Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Oak Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Swansea Mall Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Swansea Mall Drive

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    85 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1579 ft · 41 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 195 East: Fall River, Cape Cod

    2337 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street

    1185 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Penniman Street

    740 ft · 16 sec · Penniman Street

  16. 16

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

    1.6 km · 2 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 Rehoboth 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
17.3 mi · 65%
Plain Street
2.57 mi · 10%
Moulton Street
2.08 mi · 8%
Purchase Street
1 mi · 4%
Swansea Mall Drive
0.97 mi · 4%
Oak Street
0.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 195 East

Keep slight right

10.2 mi · 00h 12m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fall River
00h 16m from Rehoboth
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rehoboth and Sunny near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Fall River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Rehoboth and 13.4 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rehoboth and Sunny near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Fall River

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

26 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

42 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

56 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

67 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rehoboth and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 21.85 mi (35.16 km).

Rehoboth

#1 Rehoboth

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population12,503
Coordinates41.8403800, -71.2494900
Altitude13
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: Bay State Road (-71.24949, 41.8409)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.31
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.66 $7.31
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.13 $8.27
Premium $4.80 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $4.49 $4.22 $8.44

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rehoboth and New Bedford. The current time is 13:32:47.

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.