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

The driving distance from Whitinsville, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
58.66 mi
01h 04m
Flight
50.28 mi
80.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.28 mi
Kilometers
80.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.66 mi
Kilometers
94.4 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bedford
Wed, May 6, 1:38 PM EDT
Return by in Whitinsville
Wed, May 6, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitinsville
2026-05-06T12:33
Arrive New Bedford
Wed, May 6, 1:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitinsville
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
Seekonk
MA

Town in the United States

From Whitinsville
29.3 mi
00h 32m
To New Bedford
29.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph S
Destination
New Bedford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    678 ft · 52 sec

  2. 2

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

    68 m · 8 sec · Hill Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Douglas Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Douglas Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lackey Dam Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lackey Dam Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Providence Pike

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Penniman Street

    1185 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Penniman Street

    740 ft · 16 sec · Penniman Street

  17. 17

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Purchase Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Market Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitinsville 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
25.7 mi · 44%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 13%
Providence Pike
7.24 mi · 12%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 10%
Old Louisquisset Pike
4.12 mi · 7%
I 195 East
3.32 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

15.4 mi · 00h 19m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seekonk
00h 32m from Whitinsville
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitinsville and Rain Showers Likely near New Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Whitinsville and 29.4 miles from New Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitinsville and Rain Showers Likely near New Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Seekonk

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

7 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

52 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitinsville and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 50.28 mi (80.91 km).

Whitinsville

#1 Whitinsville

Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,704
Coordinates42.1112100, -71.6661800
Altitude98
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: (-71.66611, 42.111044)
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.10 $18.20
Premium $4.80 $9.93 $19.87
Diesel $4.49 $9.29 $18.58

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitinsville and New Bedford. The current time is 12:33:15.

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.