Origin
Edgartown, MA
Late night in Edgartown on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Edgartown, 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
2h
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgartown, MA
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New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
Edgartown to New Bedford is 59.6 miles and takes about 2 hours via Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry, I 195, and MA 25, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip connects two locations within Massachusetts, both in the Northeast region, and primarily involves highway driving. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions as you transition from ferry travel to mainland highways. Plan for a straightforward journey with minimal overnight consideration needed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29.8 miles from Edgartown, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| MA 25 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry | 8.5 mi | 44m |
| West Falmouth Highway | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| General MacArthur Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Woods Hole Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Sea View Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| Beach Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 14.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgartown, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on South Water Street
228 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Water Street
2
Turn right onto Davis Lane
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Davis Lane
3
At end of road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South
351 ft
·
17 sec
·
Peases Point Way South
4
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Beach Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Beach Road
6
Continue on Sea View Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Sea View Avenue
7
Turn right onto Oak Bluffs Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Oak Bluffs Avenue
8
Turn slight left onto Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
8.5 mi
·
44 min
·
Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
9
Continue
203 ft
·
18 sec
10
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
416 ft
·
21 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
11
Merge onto Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Woods Hole Road
12
Continue on Locust Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Avenue
15
Continue on MA 28
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
West Falmouth Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
17
Continue on MA 28
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
402 ft
·
13 sec
·
MA 28
19
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
20
Continue on MA 25
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
MA 25
21
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1
Toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
22
Continue on I 195
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 195
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 26
Toward MA 18 South: Downtown New Bedford
24
Merge onto MA 18
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 6 West: Dartmouth
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn straight onto US 6
186 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 6
28
Turn left onto Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sixth Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
30
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
31
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of around 2 hours, this is a trip you can easily complete in a single day. Consider leaving Edgartown in the late morning to allow for a relaxed start and arrive in New Bedford with ample daylight. Since the longest stretch without a significant change is 14.5 miles, you won't need to worry about extensive fuel stops, though keeping an eye on your gauge is always wise. A practical tip for this journey is to check the ferry schedule in advance, as this is the crucial first step before hitting the mainland roads. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should be sufficient for this relatively short distance.
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 29.8 miles from Edgartown, MA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.5 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 13 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.8 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
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 Edgartown, 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 Edgartown, MA
This is one driving day of about 59.6 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Edgartown, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 195 for about 14.5 miles.
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 29.8 miles from Edgartown, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Davis Lane
Turn right onto Davis Lane
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Peases Point Way South
At end of road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
42.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhod...
7
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven
8
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 6 West: Dartmouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 6 West: Dartmouth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.54 one way
$19.08 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.32 | $22.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 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 | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
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
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 42% of it on highways. You'll begin with a ferry segment, followed by stretches on major roads like I 195 and MA 25. The longest continuous driving segment you'll encounter is 14.5 miles on I 195, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The road character shifts from the unique ferry approach to more typical highway driving as you progress toward New Bedford. Expect a blend of open road and potentially some traffic as you near your destination.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on I 195.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Davis Lane.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 59.6 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: near the start (Davis Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Peases Point Way South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 42.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Edgartown, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Providence Rhode Island
42.2 mi in
|
~1h 37m
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. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on I 195. 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.
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: near the start (Davis Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Peases Point Way South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 42.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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