How far is Weweantic, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Weweantic, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weweantic and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weweantic and New Bedford.
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Start on Twins Beach Lane
64 m · 11 sec · Twins Beach Lane
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Turn right onto Cromesett Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Cromesett Road
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Turn left onto Marion Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marion Road
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Continue on Wareham Road
2 mi · 3 min · Wareham Road
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Turn right onto Front Street
3108 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Front Street
944 ft · 19 sec · Front Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 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 Weweantic 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
10.1 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Weweantic 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 Weweantic to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 8.6 miles from Weweantic and 8.6 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Weweantic 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 Weweantic and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 12.21 mi (19.65 km).
#1 Weweantic
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 2,105 |
| Coordinates | 41.7353800, -70.7319800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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 |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
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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