How far is Scituate, MA from New Bedford, MA?
Fastest route
Here are some tips and suggestions for your trip from Scituate, Massachusetts, to New Bedford, Massachusetts, which is approximately 52.5 miles (84.5 kilometers) via I-195 W. The estimated travel time is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
Directions
- Head east on Allen Pl toward Front St, then continue onto New Kent St, and finally onto New Driftway.
- At the traffic circle, take the 4th exit onto MA-3A S.
- Turn right onto Old Main Street Extension, then right onto School St.
- Merge onto MA-3 S and follow it until you reach Samoset St in Plymouth. Take exit 15B from US-44 E.
- Get on I-495 S in Wareham from Federal Furnace Rd and Tremont St.
- Merge onto I-495 S and take the ramp to Cape Cod.
- Take I-195 W to MA-18 S in New Bedford. Take exit 26 from I-195 W.
- Finally, follow MA-18 S and Elm St to your destination in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Tip: Check real-time traffic conditions on I-195 W to ensure the best route.
- 🛣️ Tip: Use the middle lane to continue on MA-18 and follow Elm St to reach your destination.
- ⛽ Tip: Consider refueling your vehicle before starting the journey to avoid any delays.
- 🍴 Tip: Pack some snacks and water for the trip to keep yourself energized.
- 🚧 Tip: Be prepared for possible road construction or detours along the way.
- ☔ Tip: Check the weather forecast before leaving to be ready for any adverse conditions.
- 📱 Tip: Keep your phone charged and have a car charger handy in case you need to use navigation apps during the journey.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scituate and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scituate and New Bedford.
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Start on Allen Place
81 m · 14 sec · Allen Place
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Turn right onto Front Street
1180 ft · 24 sec · Front Street
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Keep slight right to continue on First Parish Road
2281 ft · 1 min · First Parish Road
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Turn left onto Stockbridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stockbridge Road
538 ft · 17 sec · Stockbridge Road
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Turn left onto Country Way
1276 ft · 42 sec · Country Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Chief Justice Cushing Highway
85 m · 5 sec · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chief Justice Cushing Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Continue on Main Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
2162 ft · 1 min · Ocean Street
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Turn right onto Moraine Street
1753 ft · 40 sec · Moraine Street
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Turn right onto Acorn Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Acorn Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
1002 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Congress Street
5 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Congress Street
36 m · 2 sec · Congress Street
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Continue on Congress Street
989 ft · 26 sec · Congress Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Piigrims Highway
589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary
151 m · 7 sec · Bedford Street
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Exit the rotary onto Bedford Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Bedford Street
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Turn right onto Highland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Highland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Street
1.2 km · 1 min · County Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford, Dartmouth
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
876 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Nauset Street
1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Sixth Street
1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
72 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scituate and New Bedford.
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.
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14.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Scituate and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scituate to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Plympton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Scituate and 24.9 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Scituate and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Plympton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plympton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scituate and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 40.1 mi (64.53 km).
#1 Scituate
Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 19,047 |
| Coordinates | 42.1959300, -70.7258700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Bedford
The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.6352600, -70.9270100 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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