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

The driving distance from Saugus, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
69.53 mi
01h 16m
Flight
57.48 mi
92.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.48 mi
Kilometers
92.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.53 mi
Kilometers
111.9 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Tue, May 12, 8:47 PM EDT
Return by in Saugus
Tue, May 12, 10:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saugus
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive New Bedford
Tue, May 12, 8:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saugus
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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Saugus
34.1 mi
00h 38m
To New Bedford
35.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
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 Saugus and New Bedford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    538 ft · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saugus 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 34%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 11%
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 8%
I 93 South
3.41 mi · 5%
Northeast Expressway
3.12 mi · 4%
Purchase Street
1.76 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 38m from Saugus
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Saugus 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 Saugus to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Saugus and 35.5 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.53 one way or $19.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saugus and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 57.48 mi (92.5 km).

Saugus

#1 Saugus

Town in Massachusetts

Population28,542
Coordinates42.4648200, -71.0100500
Altitude8
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: Main Street (-71.010065, 42.464875)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.29 L · about $9.53
Round trip
$19.06
4.9 gal · 18.58 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.53 $19.06
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.77 $21.55
Premium $4.80 $11.76 $23.52
Diesel $4.49 $11.00 $21.99

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Saugus and New Bedford. The current time is 19:30:09.

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.