How far is Webster, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Webster, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Webster and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webster and New Bedford.
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Start on Lake Street
4 m · 7 sec · Lake Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1551 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Gore Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Gore Road
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Continue on Douglas Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Douglas Road
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Continue on Webster Street
4 mi · 7 min · Webster Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Northeast Main Street
124 m · 12 sec · Northeast Main Street
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Turn straight onto North Street
1658 ft · 36 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Gilboa Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Gilboa Street
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Continue on Lackey Dam Road
686 ft · 20 sec · Lackey Dam Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1590 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Providence Pike
7.2 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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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 Webster and New Bedford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 Webster to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.4 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?
North Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Webster and 33.7 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.26 one way or $18.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near North Seekonk
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 Seekonk.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Webster and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 56.82 mi (91.44 km).
#1 Webster
City in Massachusetts, US
| Population | 16,822 |
| Coordinates | 42.0501000, -71.8800700 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.46 | $20.93 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
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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