Origin
Marstons Mills, MA
Morning in Marstons Mills on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marstons Mills, 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 4m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marstons Mills, MA
Anete Lusina
New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
Marstons Mills to New Bedford is 45.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via I-195 and Mid Cape Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive profile, meaning you'll encounter both faster highway sections and potentially slower local road segments. With only 1 day recommended for this journey, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a quick trip or an add-on to a larger New England exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| MA 25 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Sandwich Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Cotuit Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| MA 28 | 1 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 14.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marstons Mills, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on River Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
2
Turn left onto MA 149
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cotuit Road
3
Enter roundabout onto MA 149
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prospect Street
4
Continue on MA 149
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Street
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 149
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prospect Street
Toward MA 149 North, US 6 West: West Barnstable
6
Continue on MA 149
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Prospect Street
Toward MA 149 North, US 6 West: West Barnstable
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
8
Merge onto US 6
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
9
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mid Cape Highway
10
Take the exit onto MA 6A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 6A
Exit 55
Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Use the straight lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sandwich Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Sandwich Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Sandwich Road
13
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
MA 28
14
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
15
Continue on MA 25
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
MA 25
16
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1
Toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
17
Continue on I 195
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 195
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 26
Toward MA 18 South: Downtown New Bedford
19
Merge onto MA 18
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 6 West: Dartmouth
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto US 6
186 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 6
23
Turn left onto Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sixth Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
25
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
26
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Marstons Mills, 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 3.8 and 45.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 149 / Prospect Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 149 / Prospect Street toward MA 149 North, US 6 West: West Barnstable
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 149 North, US 6 West: West Barnstable
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MA 6A
Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 55
Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Sandwich Road
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
$7.31 one way
$14.63 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Areas Of Fog
NE 10 mph
4% 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
11 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 4m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on I-195, which provides stretches of consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted section of highway driving is 14.5 miles on I-195, allowing for a solid period of cruising. As you transition between Mid Cape Highway, MA 25, and I-195, the road character will shift, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 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?
9/10
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 around 3.8 miles in near MA 149 / Prospect Street.
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 45.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 3.8 miles (MA 149 / Prospect Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (Sandwich Road): 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 Marstons Mills, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Providence Rhode Island
28.3 mi in
|
~41m
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 4m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
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 3.8 miles (MA 149 / Prospect Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Cape Cod National Seashore 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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