How far is West Yarmouth, MA from New Bedford, MA?

The driving distance from West Yarmouth, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.48 mi
01h 00m
Flight
35.43 mi
57.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.43 mi
Kilometers
57.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.48 mi
Kilometers
84.46 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Sun, May 3, 1:41 PM EDT
Return by in West Yarmouth
Sun, May 3, 2:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Yarmouth
2026-05-03T12:40
Arrive New Bedford
Sun, May 3, 1:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Yarmouth
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bourne
MA

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

From West Yarmouth
25.3 mi
00h 30m
To New Bedford
27.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Yarmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Sunday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Yarmouth and New Bedford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Yarmouth and New Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    65 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Iyannough Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Iyannough Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Airport Rotary

    94 m · 6 sec · Iyannough Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Iyannough Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Iyannough Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

    1780 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 18 South: Downtown New Bedford

    1492 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven

    674 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: Dartmouth

    741 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    57 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sixth Street

    1304 ft · 33 sec · Sixth Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Yarmouth and New Bedford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
15.5 mi · 30%
Mid Cape Highway
13.3 mi · 25%
Bourne Rotary
10.1 mi · 19%
Iyannough Road
4.07 mi · 8%
Sandwich Road
3.05 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Continue straight

14.5 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourne
00h 30m from West Yarmouth
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Yarmouth and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Yarmouth to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Bourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from West Yarmouth and 27.2 miles from New Bedford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Yarmouth and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Bourne

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bourne, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bourne.

RAIL

Providence station

68 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

69 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

78 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

78 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Yarmouth and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 35.43 mi (57.02 km).

West Yarmouth

#1 West Yarmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population6,012
Coordinates41.6501100, -70.2411300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
New Bedford

#2 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population95,517
Coordinates41.6352600, -70.9270100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.241474, 41.649948)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
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 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.01 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.39
3.7 gal · 14.02 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.20 $14.39
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.13 $16.27
Premium $4.80 $8.88 $17.76
Diesel $4.49 $8.30 $16.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between West Yarmouth and New Bedford. The current time is 12:40:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.