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

The driving distance from Salisbury, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
111.73 mi
01h 49m
Flight
83.43 mi
134.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.43 mi
Kilometers
134.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.73 mi
Kilometers
179.81 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Tue, May 12, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-05-12T20:09
Arrive New Bedford
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salisbury
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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Salisbury
48.9 mi
00h 54m
To New Bedford
62.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
45°F
Overnight
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lafayette Road

    82 m · 7 sec · Lafayette Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Macy Street

    884 ft · 22 sec · Macy Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston

    1798 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  13. 13

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  22. 22

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  24. 24

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 21%
I 95 South
22.1 mi · 20%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 7%
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 5%
Broadway
3.81 mi · 3%
I 93 South
3.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 54m from Salisbury
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salisbury and Mostly Cloudy near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Salisbury and 62.8 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.33 one way or $30.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salisbury and Mostly Cloudy near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 7.6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 83.43 mi (134.27 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

Town in Massachusetts

Population9,591
Coordinates42.8417600, -70.8606100
Altitude9
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: (-70.860619, 42.841748)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.92 L · about $15.33
Round trip
$30.65
7.88 gal · 29.84 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.33 $30.65
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.32 $34.65
Premium $4.80 $18.91 $37.82
Diesel $4.49 $17.68 $35.37

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Salisbury and New Bedford. The current time is 20:09:56.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.