Origin
Mashpee, MA
Late night in Mashpee on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mashpee, 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
Distance
43.3 mi
70 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 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mashpee, MA
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New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 43.3-mile drive from Mashpee to New Bedford, Massachusetts, will take about 1 hour to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an economical day trip, and no overnight stays are needed. The journey primarily utilizes I-195 and MA-25, with a significant portion on Nathan Ellis Highway, giving it a highway-focused feel. As both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you'll be staying within familiar territory. This route is ideal for a quick excursion, offering a direct path between these two Massachusetts locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| MA 25 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Nathan Ellis Highway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| General MacArthur Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| MA 28 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Great Neck Road North | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| John F. Kennedy Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sixth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 14.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mashpee, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on this road
29 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Great Neck Road North
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Great Neck Road North
3
Enter roundabout onto MA 151
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Nathan Ellis Highway
4
Continue on MA 151
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Nathan Ellis Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward MA 28 North: Bourne Bridge, Boston
6
Merge onto MA 28
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
MA 28
7
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
8
Continue on MA 28
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
9
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
402 ft
·
13 sec
·
MA 28
10
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
11
Continue on MA 25
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
MA 25
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1
Toward I 195 West: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island
13
Continue on I 195
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 195
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 26
Toward MA 18 South: Downtown New Bedford
15
Merge onto MA 18
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 6 West: Dartmouth
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto US 6
186 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 6
19
Turn left onto Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sixth Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
21
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
22
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 21.7 miles from Mashpee, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 25.9 and 42.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
25.9 mi into trip
|
~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...
5
41.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward MA 18 South: Downtown New Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 26
Toward MA 18 South: Downtown New Bedford
5
41.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
MA 18 / John F. Kennedy Highway
Merge onto MA 18 / John F. Kennedy Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
42.7 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
42.8 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
$6.93 one way
$13.86 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.56 | $15.11 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
SW 8 mph
8% 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
20 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 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 43.3-mile trip, with 63% of the route on major roadways like I-195 and MA-25. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.5 miles on I-195, offering a chance to maintain a steady speed. While the profile is largely highway, you'll also navigate sections of Nathan Ellis Highway, which might offer a slightly different driving experience as you approach New Bedford. Overall, this route is designed for efficient travel rather than scenic meandering.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 195 and MA 25. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41.7 miles (MA 18 / John F. Kennedy Highway): 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.
Between Mashpee, MA and New Bedford, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Providence Rhode Island.
Boston
8.6 mi in
|
~13m
Providence Rhode Island
25.9 mi in
|
~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 1h. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). 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.
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 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41.7 miles (MA 18 / John F. Kennedy Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Cape Cod National Seashore. 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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