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

The driving distance from Weymouth, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
55.41 mi
01h 00m
Flight
40.47 mi
65.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.47 mi
Kilometers
65.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.41 mi
Kilometers
89.18 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Weymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weymouth
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive New Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM 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
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weymouth
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 Weymouth
26.5 mi
00h 30m
To New Bedford
29 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    120 m · 31 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Middle Street

    1433 ft · 32 sec · Middle Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2276 ft · 44 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    2263 ft · 53 sec · Commercial Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Union Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Union Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Union Street Rotary

    13 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto MA 3 North: Boston

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

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

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

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

    876 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Purchase Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 42%
Yankee Division Highway
2.81 mi · 5%
Purchase Street
1.76 mi · 3%
Pilgrims Highway
1.43 mi · 3%
Broad Street
1.39 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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 30m from Weymouth
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Weymouth and Slight 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 Weymouth to New Bedford?

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 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?

Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Weymouth and 29 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Weymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Weymouth and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 40.47 mi (65.13 km).

Weymouth

#1 Weymouth

The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population58,104
Coordinates42.2209300, -70.9397700
Altitude31
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: (-70.939411, 42.221055)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $7.59
Round trip
$15.17
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.59 $15.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.57 $17.15
Premium $4.80 $9.36 $18.72
Diesel $4.49 $8.75 $17.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Weymouth and New Bedford. The current time is 23:42:27.

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.