How far is Westwood, MA from New Bedford, MA?

The driving distance from Westwood, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.64 mi
00h 57m
Flight
42.81 mi
68.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.81 mi
Kilometers
68.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.64 mi
Kilometers
87.94 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 PM EDT
Return by in Westwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westwood
2026-04-18T22:35
Arrive New Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westwood
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
Raynham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Westwood
26.6 mi
00h 28m
To New Bedford
28 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Saturday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westwood and New Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on Crouse Avenue

    73 m · 13 sec · Crouse Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    1600 ft · 44 sec · Pond Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto High Street

    2 mi · 3 min · High Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Yankee Division Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    2706 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

    876 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westwood 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 43%
Yankee Division Highway
3.68 mi · 7%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 6%
High Street
1.99 mi · 4%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 3%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 28m from Westwood
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Westwood and Partly Sunny near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westwood to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Westwood and 28 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Westwood and Partly Sunny near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raynham, 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 Raynham.

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

45 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westwood and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 42.81 mi (68.9 km).

Westwood

#1 Westwood

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population16,384
Coordinates42.2139900, -71.2245000
Altitude73
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: Crouse Avenue (-71.224554, 42.213884)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $7.51
Round trip
$15.02
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.51 $15.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.49 $16.97
Premium $4.80 $9.26 $18.52
Diesel $4.49 $8.66 $17.32

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Westwood and New Bedford. The current time is 22:35:22.

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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.