Origin
New Bedford, MA
Late night in New Bedford on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bedford, MA to Belmont, 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 28m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Bedford, MA
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Belmont, MA
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Trip Overview
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
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 20A
Toward 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 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Use 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 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use 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 38
Toward Grove Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
431 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
Use 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
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 175 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
$10.39 one way
$20.77 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.32 | $24.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Belmont, MA
Late night in Belmont on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Canton, MA
32 mi in
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 cooler 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
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 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 Effort
10/10
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.
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 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
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 64.9
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-20:30; Su 05:00-19:00
Visit websiteSofra Bakery & Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 64.9
Belmont
Cuisine: tea;turkish;breakfast;bagel;coffee_shop;local
Hours: 08:00-17:00
Visit websiteKickstand Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 64.9
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Tu-Su 08:00-15:00
Barismo
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 64.9
MA
Gail Ann Coffee Shop
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 64.9
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-17:00; Sa 05:00-15:00; Su 05...
Mr Sushi
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 64.9
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: sushi
Hours: Mo-Su 11:30-20:15
Visit websiteDomino's
Fast_food
Near the end, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 64.9
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00; Su...
Visit websitePasha
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 64.9
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: turkish
Hours: Tu-Su 12:00-21:00
Visit websitePunjab
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 64.9
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: indian
Hours: Mo off; Tu-Su 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteDunkin'
Fast_food
Near the end, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 64.9
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-19:00
Visit websiteVenice Italian Kitchen
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 64.9
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: italian
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-21:30; Sa-Su 11:00-21:30
Visit websiteCentral New Bedford Historic District
Park
Near the start, short detour
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Lasell Neighborhood Historic District
Park
Near the end, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 57.7
Windsor Road Historic District
Park
Near the end, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 57.7
Buttonwood Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Brae-Burn Historic District
Park
Near the end, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 57.7
Pine Ridge Road-Plainfield Street Historic District
Park
Near the end, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 57.7
Newton Lower Falls Historic District
District
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 57.7
Central New Bedford Historic District
District
Near the start, short detour
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Lasell Neighborhood Historic District
District
Near the end, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 57.7
Windsor Road Historic District
District
Near the end, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 57.7
Kensington Park Historic District
District
Near the end, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 64.9
Brae-Burn Historic District
District
Near the end, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 57.7
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting 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 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.
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.
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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belmont, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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