How far is Whitman, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Whitman, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and New Bedford.
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Start on Central Street
14 m · 7 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue
132 m · 14 sec · South Avenue
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Continue on Temple Street
2701 ft · 1 min · Temple Street
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
5.1 mi · 10 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Central Square
546 ft · 9 sec · Central Square
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Continue on South Street
1108 ft · 23 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South: Taunton
2076 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
1173 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight
15.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
876 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Nauset Street
1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Sixth Street
1314 ft · 32 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 Whitman 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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
15.9 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitman 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 Whitman to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Berkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Whitman and 20.3 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Whitman and Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Berkley
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 Berkley.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 30.78 mi (49.53 km).
#1 Whitman
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 15,295 |
| Coordinates | 42.0806600, -70.9356000 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
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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