How far is Wrentham, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Wrentham, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 50m.
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.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wrentham and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrentham and New Bedford.
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Start on South Street
21 m · 7 sec · South Street
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Continue on East Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Street
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Turn right onto Thurston Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Thurston Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
1772 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
5.2 mi · 6 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 Wrentham 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 495 South
Merge slight left
16 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Wrentham and Areas Of Fog near New Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wrentham to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Wrentham and 23.6 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wrentham and Areas Of Fog near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center
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 Raynham Center.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wrentham and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 36.26 mi (58.36 km).
#1 Wrentham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 12,083 |
| Coordinates | 42.0667700, -71.3281100 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
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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