Origin
New Bedford, MA
Morning in New Bedford on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bedford, MA to Monument Beach, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.5 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Monument Beach, MA
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Trip Overview
This short, 29.5-mile drive from New Bedford to Monument Beach in Massachusetts is easily manageable as a day trip, taking just about 39 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-195 and MA-25, with a good portion of the journey on highways at 84%. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, making it an economical option for a quick getaway. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points in the Bay State. It's a practical choice if you're looking for a brief change of scenery without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 14.3 mi | 17m |
| MA 25 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Shore Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| MA 28 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Trowbridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hillman Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 14.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Monument Beach, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn right onto Hillman Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hillman Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward MA 18 North
4
Merge onto MA 18
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Highway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 195 East: Cape Cod
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 195
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 195
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 40A
Toward MA 25 East: Cape Cod
8
Merge onto MA 25
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 25
9
Continue on MA 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
10
Enter roundabout onto Trowbridge Road
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Trowbridge Road
11
Continue on Trowbridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trowbridge Road
12
Continue on Shore Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Road
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Shore Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Shore Road
14
Turn left onto Linwood Avenue
452 ft
·
22 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
15
Turn right onto Pine Street
223 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pine Street
16
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 29.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward MA 18 North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward MA 18 North
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East: Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 195 East: Cape Cod
6
16 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 25 East: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 40A
Toward MA 25 East: Cape Cod
4
26.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Trowbridge Road
Enter roundabout onto Trowbridge Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
29.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Pine Street
Turn right onto Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Monument Beach, MA
Morning in Monument Beach on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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.
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
39m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 39-minute trip, with 84% of the drive on faster roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 14.3 miles on I-195, which will likely feel like a smooth, uninterrupted cruise. The transition from I-195 to MA-25 and then to Shore Road will offer a slight change in pace as you approach your destination. While largely highway-based, the latter part of the drive may involve more local traffic as you get closer to Monument Beach.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on I 195.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 195 and MA 25. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
85 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
135 ft
Total Descent
174 ft
Highest Point
85 ft
~8.4 mi in
Elevation Range
64 ft
About the Cities
Starting in New Bedford, MA
Full guide →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
- • 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
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 39m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on I 195. 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 Monument Beach, 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 0.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Cape Cod National Seashore. 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 Monument Beach, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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