Origin
Mattapoisett, MA
Morning in Mattapoisett on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Mattapoisett, 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
11m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 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 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mattapoisett, MA
David Kanigan
New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 6.8-mile drive from Mattapoisett to New Bedford, Massachusetts, will only take about 11 minutes, making it a very easy addition to any Northeast road trip. With a minimal fuel cost of just $1, this is a budget-friendly excursion. The route is primarily on local roads, so expect a turn-heavy experience rather than open highway cruising. Since it's so brief, it's perfect as a standalone day trip or a quick connection between destinations within Massachusetts. You won't need an overnight stay for this particular leg.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Huttleston Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Fairhaven Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Huttleson Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sixth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Huttleston Avenue
— 4.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mattapoisett, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 6
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairhaven Road
3
Continue on US 6
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Huttleston Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Huttleson Avenue
5
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Huttleston Avenue
6
Continue on US 6
410 ft
·
6 sec
·
Huttleson Avenue
7
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Huttleston Avenue
8
Turn left onto Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sixth Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
10
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
11
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6 / Fairhaven Road
Turn left onto US 6 / Fairhaven Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Sixth Street
Turn left onto Sixth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Pleasant Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.09 one way
$2.18 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
6:35 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
11m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage at all. You'll spend most of your time navigating through towns and local streets, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 4.3 miles along Huttleston Avenue. Expect to make frequent turns as you transition between Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven Road, and Main Street. The road character is consistent throughout, offering a straightforward, albeit busy, local driving experience without significant changes in scenery or road type.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 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 0.3 miles in near US 6 / Fairhaven 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 11m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 6 / Fairhaven Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Sixth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Market Street): 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 11m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m 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 0.3 miles (US 6 / Fairhaven Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Sixth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Market Street): 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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