How far is Southbridge, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Southbridge, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southbridge and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southbridge and New Bedford.
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Start on the route
35 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Central Street
60 m · 11 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2205 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southbridge Rotary
8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Sandersdale Road
1014 ft · 20 sec · Sandersdale Road
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Continue on Ashland Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashland Avenue
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Continue on Southbridge Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Southbridge Road
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Continue on Quinebaug Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Quinebaug Road
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Turn straight onto Riverside Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive
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Take the ramp straight
2464 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: Providence
1442 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Providence Pike
4.6 mi · 5 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Grand Army Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Grand Army Highway
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Continue on Hartford Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Hartford Pike
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Continue on Hartford Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · Hartford Avenue
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Continue on US 6 East: Providence
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway
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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 Southbridge 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.
East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
15.4 mi · 00h 19m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southbridge to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Blackstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Southbridge and 46.8 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.06 one way or $24.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Blackstone
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 Blackstone.
Providence station
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southbridge and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 64.54 mi (103.87 km).
#1 Southbridge
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 16,788 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -72.0334100 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.06 | $24.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.88 | $29.75 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
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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