How far is West Wareham, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from West Wareham, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Wareham and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Wareham and New Bedford.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Gault Road
2638 ft · 2 min · Gault Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cranberry Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Cranberry Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Marion, New Bedford
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 18 South: Downtown New Bedford
1492 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven
674 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: Dartmouth
741 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
57 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Sixth Street
1304 ft · 33 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 West Wareham 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 West
Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving West Wareham and 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 West Wareham to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Mattapoisett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from West Wareham and 8.7 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Wareham and Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Mattapoisett
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 Mattapoisett.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Wareham and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 13.71 mi (22.07 km).
#1 West Wareham
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 2,064 |
| Coordinates | 41.7898300, -70.7603100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
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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