Origin
Halifax, MA
Morning in Halifax on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Halifax, 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
51m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Halifax, MA
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New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
Halifax, MA to New Bedford, MA is 32.4 miles and takes about 51 minutes via MA 140, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive predominantly uses MA 140, offering a mix of highway driving and surface roads. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a connection to a larger New England adventure, requiring minimal planning and time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 140 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Thompson Street | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Bedford Street | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| US 44 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Highland Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Purchase Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Mount Pleasant Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| County Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 140
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halifax, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on MA 106
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Plymouth Street
2
Turn left onto MA 105
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Thompson Street
3
Turn straight onto MA 105
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Plympton Street
4
Turn right onto US 44
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 44
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 18
495 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bedford Street
6
Continue on MA 18
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Bedford Street
7
Turn right onto Highland Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highland Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto County Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford, Dartmouth
10
Merge onto MA 140
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
MA 140
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 4
Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
13
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Nauset Street
14
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Purchase Street
15
Continue on Pleasant Street
432 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pleasant Street
16
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sixth Street
17
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
18
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
19
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Halifax, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 11.5 and 32.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MA 18 / Bedford Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 18 / Bedford Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
County Street
At end of road, turn left onto County Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
MA 140
Merge onto MA 140
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
5
32.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.19 one way
$10.37 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in New Bedford on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Lakeville, MA
16 mi in
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
24 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
51m 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 32.4-mile drive features a 39% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on MA 140. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 8.7 miles. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface street navigation as you approach New Bedford. This transition likely involves more frequent turns and potentially slower speeds as you enter more populated areas.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on MA 140.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in near MA 18 / Bedford Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles (MA 18 / Bedford Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.9 miles (County Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (MA 140): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Halifax, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Dartmouth along the way.
Dartmouth
19.6 mi in
|
~32m
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 51m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on MA 140. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 11.5 miles (MA 18 / Bedford Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.9 miles (County Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (MA 140): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (5 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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