Origin
Cohasset, MA
Late night in Cohasset on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cohasset, MA to New Bedford, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
Driving from Cohasset to New Bedford is a manageable 60.3-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes. This Northeast journey is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it doesn't require an overnight stay to complete comfortably. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. By utilizing a combination of the Amvets Highway, MA 140, and the Yankee Division Highway, you will navigate through the heart of Massachusetts. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this route offers a straightforward path between these two coastal-adjacent areas without the need for additional planned stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| MA 140 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Justice Cushing Way | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Purchase Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cohasset, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on North Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto King Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
King Street
3
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
4
Continue on MA 3A
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Justice Cushing Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
353 ft
·
6 sec
·
Summer Street
6
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Summer Street
7
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Otis Street
8
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Broad Cove Road
9
Continue on MA 3A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
10
Continue on MA 3A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
11
Continue on MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fore River Bridge
12
Continue on MA 3A
464 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
13
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Street
14
Continue on MA 3A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway
506 ft
·
17 sec
·
Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Revere Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Revere Road
17
Continue on Walter J. Hannon Parkway
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Walter J. Hannon Parkway
18
Turn left onto Burgin Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgin Parkway
Use the left lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 93 North, I 93 South, MA 3 South: Washington Street
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 93: Boston, Canton
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South: Canton
Use the slight left lane.
22
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
23
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
24
Continue on MA 24
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 17A
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Use the right lane.
26
Turn straight onto MA 140
16 mi
·
18 min
·
MA 140
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 4
Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
29
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Nauset Street
30
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Purchase Street
31
Continue on Pleasant Street
432 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pleasant Street
32
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sixth Street
33
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
34
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
35
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Cohasset, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 12.6 and 56.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
12.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93: Boston, Canton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 93: Boston, Canton
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Canton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 93 South: Canton
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
40.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
8
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
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 4
Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.65 one way
$19.30 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.52 | $21.05 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
New Bedford, MA
Late night in New Bedford on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
SW 8 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
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
8 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
1h 23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 28% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads that shift the pace of your travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 23.3 miles along the Amvets Highway, which provides a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns found elsewhere. As you progress through the route, the transition between these varied road types creates a dynamic experience behind the wheel. Prepare for a drive that requires active steering and navigation rather than long hours of highway autopilot.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.3 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cohasset, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Canton along the way.
Canton
12.6 mi in
|
~22m
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 1h 23m. Total distance: 60.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 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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