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Trip from Agawam, MA to New Bedford, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 29m

Distance

119 mi

192 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 19m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Agawam, MA, MA

Agawam, MA

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city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

New Bedford, MA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 119 miles across Massachusetts, this trip connects Agawam to the coastal city of New Bedford in approximately 2 hours and 29 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend about $19 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. The route relies heavily on major infrastructure, including the Massachusetts Turnpike, the East Providence Expressway, and I-195. Since both your start and end points are located within the Northeast, you will remain in a familiar regional climate throughout the trek. It is a straightforward, practical route that prioritizes efficiency over exploration.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

59.5 miles from Agawam, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 41.9 mi 48m
East Providence Expressway 15.4 mi 19m
I 195 10.2 mi 12m
Providence Pike 7.7 mi 8m
Eddie Dowling Highway 7.5 mi 8m
Worcester Providence Turnpike 7 mi 8m
North Smithfield Expressway 5.7 mi 6m
US 20 5.5 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 41.9 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Agawam, MA and New Bedford, MA.

1

Start on School Street

103 ft · 7 sec · School Street
2

Turn right onto MA 159

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
3

Turn right onto MA 147

528 ft · 15 sec · Suffield Street
4

Turn left onto River Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Street
5

Turn right onto Park Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Park Street
6

Continue on Park Avenue

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Park Avenue
7

Enter roundabout onto US 20

212 ft · 3 sec · North End Bridge
8

Continue on US 20

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North End Bridge
9

Continue on US 20

0.2 mi · 11 sec · West Street
10

Continue on US 20

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Plainfield Street
11

Turn slight right onto US 20

0.2 mi · 10 sec · US 20
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20

5.4 mi · 7 min · US 20
Toward I 291 East, US 20 East
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 7 Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
15

Merge onto I 90

42 mi · 48 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 94 Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
17

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · this road
Toward MA 146, US 20
18

Turn right

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward MA 146
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward MA 146 South
20

Merge onto MA 122A; MA 146

1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
21

Continue on MA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
22

Continue on MA 146

7.0 mi · 8 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
23

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway
24

Continue on MA 146

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike
25

Continue on MA 146

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway
26

Continue on RI 146

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway
27

Continue on RI 146

7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on RI 146

2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
29

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit onto US 6

3.3 mi · 5 min · US 6
Exit 36A Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6

15 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Keep slight right at fork onto I 195

10 mi · 12 min · I 195
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
33

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 25 Toward Penniman Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Continue on Penniman Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Penniman Street
35

At end of road, turn right onto Purchase Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Purchase Street
36

Continue on Pleasant Street

432 ft · 10 sec · Pleasant Street
37

Continue on Sixth Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Sixth Street
38

Turn left onto Market Street

237 ft · 15 sec · Market Street
39

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

172 ft · 3 sec · Pleasant Street
40

Arrive at destination

Pleasant Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 29-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. Since there are no mandatory stops listed, you can easily complete the 119-mile journey in one go without needing a formal break. However, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise, as the $19 estimate is a baseline that can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Because this route is dominated by interstates, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure you maintain a smooth pace. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your toll pass ready, as the Massachusetts Turnpike portion of your trip will likely involve electronic tolling systems.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.5 miles from Agawam, MA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 26 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.5 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Bedford, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Agawam, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Agawam, MA

This is one driving day of about 119 miles and 2h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Agawam, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 41.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Worcester, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Worcester, MA

60 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Worcester, MA to New Bedford, MA

70.1 mi · 1h 28m

Pacing Suggestions

Wales, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Westborough, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.5 miles from Agawam, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 93.5

Seekonk, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 93.5

Seekonk, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 93.5

Seekonk, Massachusetts

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 93.5

East Providence, Rhode Island

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 102

Bristol, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 85

Johnston, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14016219232

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 85

Johnston, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 93.5

Barrington, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

New Bedford Whaling Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 119

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15089970046

Visit website

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 119

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15089964095

Visit website

Mystery Soup Escape Rooms

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 85

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14012051873

Visit website

Southwick's Zoo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 68

Mendon, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15088839182

Visit website

Lippitt House Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 85

Providence, Rhode Island

+14014530688

Visit website

Titanic Historical Society

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 8.5

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14135434770

Visit website

DementedFX

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 8.5

Holyoke, Massachusetts

Hours: Closed

Visit website

Slater Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 85

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14017280500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 117.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 20

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20 toward I 291 East, US 20 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 291 East, US 20 East
6
9.4 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7 Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
8
88.3 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | US 6

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 36A Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence,...
8
91.6 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
7
117.2 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Take the exit toward Penniman Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward Penniman Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.04 one way

$38.09 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $20.77 $41.54
premium $4.82 $22.60 $45.19
diesel $5.61 $26.27 $52.55

Estimated Tolls: $3.12

Massachusetts Turnpike (41.9 mi) $2.52
Worcester Providence Turnpike (7 mi) $0.49
Worcester-Providence Turnpike (1.6 mi) $0.11

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.7 0 $12.49 $5.71
Efficient EV 29.8 0 $10.41 $4.76
EV Truck/SUV 47.6 0 $16.66 $7.62

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Agawam, MA

Night in Agawam on Saturday

Local time

9:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Bedford, MA

Night in New Bedford on Saturday

Local time

9:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

64°F

Worcester, MA

60 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

34 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 29m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

0 mi from route Free near mile 119
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 86.2
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 12.3
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

30 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 53.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 77% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on high-speed roads. The drive moves quickly, with a significant 41.9-mile stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike serving as the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. You will find that the personality of the road is primarily utilitarian, designed for steady cruising rather than winding, scenic backroads. While the transition from the Turnpike to the East Providence Expressway and onto I-195 keeps the navigation relatively simple, the environment remains consistent throughout. Prepare for a steady, interstate-heavy drive that favors consistent speeds and direct transit over frequent turns or technical maneuvers.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.9 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and East Providence Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near US 20.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 119 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.3 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Agawam, MA and New Bedford, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Providence, Cape Cod and Seekonk.

Albany

9.4 mi in | ~14m

Boston

9.6 mi in | ~14m

Providence

52.1 mi in | ~1h 4m

Cape Cod

88.3 mi in | ~1h 48m | via US 6

Seekonk

91.6 mi in | ~1h 54m | via I 195; US 1A; US 6

About the Cities

Arriving in New Bedford, MA

Full guide →

New Bedford is in Massachusetts on the southern coast. New Bedford's excellent harbor made it a natural fishing and whaling center. It was the world's premier whaling port in the 19th century, and, for a time, "the richest city in the world" and "the city that lit the world" because of whale oil production. New Bedford neighbor Acushnet is the birthplace of the Titleist golf ball.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 119 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.12 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Bedford, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.3 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Bedford, MA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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