New Bedford, MA to Belmont, MA is 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m via Amvets Highway and I-95, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within Massachusetts. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, rather than a straightforward highway journey. Given the relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a practical way to travel between these two points without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi
26m
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi
18m
I 95
11.2 mi
15m
Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi
2m
Purchase Street
1.8 mi
3m
Waverley Oaks Road
1.3 mi
2m
Pleasant Street
1.2 mi
1m
Moody Street
1.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 173 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,570 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,687
Quietest
2 AM
~301 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Belmont, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
0.3 mi·32 sec·Pleasant Street
2
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi·3 min·Purchase Street
3
Continue on Nauset Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·Nauset Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
302 ft·6 sec·Hathaway Road
5
Continue on Mount Pleasant Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Mount Pleasant Street
6
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.2 mi·38 sec·Kings Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
8
Merge onto MA 140
16 mi·18 min·Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·54 sec
Exit 20AToward MA 24 North: Boston
10
Merge onto MA 24
23 mi·26 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 41BToward I 93 South, US 1 SouthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi·2 min·Yankee Division Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi·50 sec·US 1
Exit 1BToward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
11 mi·15 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
508 ft·14 sec
Exit 38Toward Grove StreetUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
431 ft·10 sec
Toward Grove Street, MBTA Station, AuburndaleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto Grove Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Grove Street
18
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi·43 sec·Grove Street
19
Continue on Grove Street
152 ft·4 sec·Grove Street
20
Continue on Auburn Street
312 ft·6 sec·Auburn Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on Lexington Street
1.1 mi·1 min·Lexington Street
22
Continue on Moody Street
1.1 mi·3 min·Moody Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto US 20
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto MA 60
0.4 mi·33 sec·Linden Street
Use the left lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 60
1.3 mi·2 min·Waverley Oaks Road
26
Turn right onto MA 60
0.3 mi·42 sec·Trapelo Road
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto MA 60
0.9 mi·1 min·Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
28
Arrive at destination
MA 60
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from New Bedford, 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 58 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.3 mi into trip|~4m in|Hathaway Road
At end of road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
9
43 mi into trip|~53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
9
46.1 mi into trip|~58m in|US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
7
57.9 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward Grove Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38
Toward Grove Street
9
58 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.16 one way
$20.32 round trip
$3.98/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$11.32
$22.65
premium
$4.79
$12.24
$24.47
diesel
$4.80
$12.25
$24.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.5
0
$6.81
$3.12
Efficient EV
16.2
0
$5.68
$2.60
EV Truck/SUV
26
0
$9.09
$4.15
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 1, 2026
Origin
New Bedford, MA
Morning
in New Bedford on Sunday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 to 17 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 2:46PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 2:46PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Destination
Belmont, MA
Morning
in Belmont on Sunday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 8 to 12 mph36% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 2:46PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 2:46PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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
4 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 28m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. While only 18% of the journey is on highways, the longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that transitions between faster highway segments and more intricate local road navigation. The road character shifts throughout, requiring your attention to navigate these varied conditions effectively.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near Hathaway Road.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.9 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 2.3 miles (Hathaway Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 43 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
241 ft37 ft
Total Climb
463 ft
Total Descent
458 ft
Highest Point
241 ft
~37.1 mi in
Elevation Range
205 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Bedford, MA and Belmont, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Portsmouth New Hampshire, Mbta Station and Auburndale.
Boston
3.5 mi in|~6m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
46.1 mi in|~58m|via US 1
Mbta Station
58 mi in|~1h 15m
Auburndale
58 mi in|~1h 15m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
Arlington is a town of 46,000 people (2020) in Massachusetts. It is a largely residential town; many of its residents are employed in Cambridge, Boston and surrounding towns. It has several historical sites that reflect its history that dates back to the early 17th century.
Belmont is a town with a population of 27,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
•Abraham Hill House — house in Belmont, Massachusetts
•Belmont Center station — railway station in Belmont, Massachusetts
•Redtop — historic house in Belmont, Massachusetts
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Belmont, 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 2.3 miles (Hathaway Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 43 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). 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 Belmont, MA before heading back.
