How far is Somerset, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Somerset, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and New Bedford.
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Start on Billy's Lane
61 m · 10 sec · Billy's Lane
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Turn right onto High Street
562 ft · 11 sec · High Street
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Turn slight right onto Dublin Street
1260 ft · 25 sec · Dublin Street
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
114 m · 9 sec · Riverside Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Street
1156 ft · 29 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto County Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Street
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
2864 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 East, MA 138 South: Fall River, Tiverton Rhode Island
2524 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East, MA 79 South, MA 138 South: Fall River, Tiverton Rhode Island
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
151 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left
120 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street
1185 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Penniman Street
740 ft · 16 sec · Penniman Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Purchase Street
1.6 km · 2 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 Somerset 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.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerset 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 Somerset to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
North Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Somerset and 10.3 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Somerset and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near North Westport
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 North Westport.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 13.94 mi (22.43 km).
#1 Somerset
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 18,144 |
| Coordinates | 41.7695500, -71.1286600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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