Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
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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If you are planning a trip from New Bedford to Cohasset, expect a straightforward journey covering 59.7 miles. You can comfortably complete this 1 hour and 23 minute drive in a single day, making it an ideal choice for a quick getaway. Budgeting about $10 for fuel should cover your travel costs, keeping the trip quite affordable. Because the route stays entirely within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, you won't need to worry about major climate shifts or long-haul logistics. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between these two coastal areas, allowing you to spend more time at your destination rather than behind the wheel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| I 93 | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Purchase Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Cohasset, 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 right at fork
Merge onto I 93; US 1
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on Burgin Parkway
Turn right onto Walter J. Hannon Parkway
Continue on Revere Road
Continue on Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway
Turn right onto Washington Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Turn left onto MA 228
Continue on East Street
Continue on North Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.9 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 47.4 — 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 right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.55 one way
$19.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.34 | $22.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in New Bedford on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Cohasset on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
62°F
Canton, MA
30 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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will transition through various road types, including the Amvets Highway and Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway, before utilizing I-93 for a portion of the trip. With a highway share of only 8%, much of your time will be spent navigating local roads that offer a more intimate look at the Massachusetts landscape. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 23.3 miles on the Amvets Highway. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience where the road conditions shift frequently as you move away from the New Bedford area.
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 59.7 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 46.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
266 ft
Total Descent
306 ft
Highest Point
231 ft
~38.4 mi in
Elevation Range
220 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Bedford, MA and Cohasset, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, Mbta Station and Mbta Drop-Off.
Boston
Quincy Center
Braintree
Adams National Historical Park
Mbta Station
Mbta Drop-Off
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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