Origin
Head of Westport, MA
Morning in Head of Westport on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Head of Westport, 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
16m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Head of Westport, MA
Dirk De Vlaminck
New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
Head of Westport, MA to New Bedford, MA is 7.9 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Old Westport Road, Old County Road, and State Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Northeast region and Massachusetts, offering a straightforward drive. It's a local journey, perfect for a quick transition between two points without venturing onto major highways. Consider this route when you need to cover a small distance efficiently, with minimal fuss and a very low fuel cost.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Westport Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Old County Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| State Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Union Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Kempton Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Rockdale Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Westport Road
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Head of Westport, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on Old County Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old County Road
2
Continue on Old Westport Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Westport Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Old Westport Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Westport Road
4
Turn slight right
207 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn slight right onto US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 6
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kempton Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn right onto Rockdale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Rockdale Avenue
8
Turn left onto Union Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Street
9
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
414 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pleasant Street
10
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Old Westport Road
At end of road, turn left onto Old Westport Road
Navigation decision point
3
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 6 / State Road
Turn slight right onto US 6 / State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Rockdale Avenue
Turn right onto Rockdale Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Union Street
Turn left onto Union Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Pleasant Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.26 one way
$2.53 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in New Bedford on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
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.
Road read
16m 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 is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, including Old Westport Road, Old County Road, and State Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3 miles on Old Westport Road. Expect frequent turns and a more intimate driving experience as you pass through local communities, rather than cruising on high-speed thoroughfares. This driving personality means you'll need to stay attentive to navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Old Westport Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near Old Westport Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (Old Westport Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 6 / State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (Rockdale Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 16m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Old Westport Road. 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 4 miles (Old Westport Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 6 / State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (Rockdale Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. 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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