Origin
Marion, MA
Morning in Marion on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Marion, MA to New Bedford, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marion, MA
Italo Melo
New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 11.9-mile drive from Marion to New Bedford, Massachusetts, is perfect for a quick day trip, taking only about 19 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be navigating local roads like Huttleston Avenue, Mill Street, and Fairhaven Road, with no highway driving involved. With a modest estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. It's a straightforward local journey within the Northeast region, ideal for a spontaneous excursion or as a brief segment of a larger New England adventure. The ease of this drive means you can focus on your destination without significant travel time worries.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Huttleston Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Mill Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Fairhaven Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Marion Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| County Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Huttleson Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sixth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Huttleston Avenue
— 4.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on Pitcher Street
281 ft
·
17 sec
·
Pitcher Street
2
Turn left onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Front Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Mill Street
5
Continue on US 6
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Marion Road
6
Turn straight onto US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
7
Continue on US 6
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairhaven Road
8
Continue on US 6
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Huttleston Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Huttleson Avenue
10
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Huttleston Avenue
11
Continue on US 6
410 ft
·
6 sec
·
Huttleson Avenue
12
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Huttleston Avenue
13
Turn left onto Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sixth Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
15
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
16
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Front Street
Turn left onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 6 / Mill Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Sixth Street
Turn left onto Sixth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Pleasant Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.90 one way
$3.81 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:23 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
19m 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?
Expect a very turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.3 miles along Huttleston Avenue. This road profile suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction, characteristic of navigating through towns and local communities. You won't find long, monotonous stretches here; instead, anticipate a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged as you transition through different local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Huttleston Avenue.
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 0.1 miles in near Front Street.
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 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 6 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (Sixth Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in New Bedford, MA
Full guide →Founded 1640
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.
Top landmarks
- • Effie M. Morrissey — museum ship in Massachusetts
- • New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park — national Historical Park of the United States
- • Central New Bedford Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States
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 19m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 4.3 miles on Huttleston Avenue. 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 0.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 6 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (Sixth Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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