Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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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.
| 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 |
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
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Belmont, MA.
Start on Pleasant Street
Continue on Purchase Street
Continue on Nauset Street
At end of road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
Continue on Mount Pleasant Street
Turn right onto Kings Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto MA 140
Take the exit
Merge onto MA 24
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 93; US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Grove Street
Continue on Grove Street
Continue on Grove Street
Continue on Auburn Street
Continue on Lexington Street
Continue on Moody Street
Turn right onto US 20
Turn left onto MA 60
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 60
Turn right onto MA 60
Turn left onto MA 60
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
At end of road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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
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
Take the exit toward Grove Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$11.51 one way
$23.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $12.51 | $25.03 |
| premium | $5.29 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $13.67 | $27.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in New Bedford on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Belmont on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
70°F
Milton, MA
32 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
463 ft
Total Descent
458 ft
Highest Point
241 ft
~37.1 mi in
Elevation Range
205 ft
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
Portsmouth New Hampshire
Mbta Station
Auburndale
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-20:30; Su 05:00-19:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Belmont
Cuisine: tea;turkish;breakfast;bagel;coffee_shop;local
Hours: 08:00-17:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Tu-Su 08:00-15:00
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
MA
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-17:00; Sa 05:00-15:00; Su 05...
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: sushi
Hours: Mo-Su 11:30-20:15
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, short detour
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: turkish
Hours: Tu-Su 12:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: indian
Hours: Mo off; Tu-Su 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, short detour
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-19:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: italian
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-21:30; Sa-Su 11:00-21:30
Visit websitePark
Near the start, short detour
Park
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Park
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Park
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Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
District
Near the end, right off the route
District
Near the start, short detour
District
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District
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District
Near the end, short detour
District
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1640
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
Founded 1636
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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 with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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