Origin
New Bedford, MA
Late night in New Bedford on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
Trip from New Bedford, MA to Sherborn, 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 20m
Distance
57.4 mi
92 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Sherborn, MA
Jacob Sierra
Trip Overview
New Bedford to Sherborn is 57.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway and I-495, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads more than sustained highway cruising. With a recommended one-day duration and minimal stops, it's a straightforward journey ideal for a quick transition between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| I 495 | 11 mi | 12m |
| Amvets Highway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| MA 140 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Purchase Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pond Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
— 15.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Sherborn, 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
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 495
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
MA 140
Exit 31 / Old Exit 12
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
15
Continue on MA 140
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
16
Continue on MA 140
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
17
Turn left onto MA 140
153 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rockhill Street
18
Turn right onto MA 140
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on MA 140
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pierce Street
20
Turn right onto MA 115
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Turner Road
21
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
22
Continue on MA 115
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
23
Continue on MA 115
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
24
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
25
Continue on MA 115
483 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
26
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rockwood Road
27
Continue on MA 115
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwood Road
28
Continue on MA 115
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Holbrook Street
29
Continue on MA 115
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Baltimore Street
30
Continue on MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Road
31
Continue on MA 115
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Village Street
32
Turn slight left onto MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Plain Street
33
Turn right onto MA 115
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Exchange Street
34
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 115
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
Exchange Street
35
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Street
36
Continue on MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullard Street
37
At end of road, turn left onto MA 27
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
38
Turn left onto Sawin Street
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sawin Street
39
Arrive at destination
Sawin Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 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 37.5 — 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
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Marlboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
7
37 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
6
37.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
MA 140
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140 toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 31 / Old Exit 12
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.19 one way
$18.37 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Sherborn, MA
Late night in Sherborn on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
35 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 20m 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 is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through various towns rather than solely on interstates. While 25% of the drive utilizes highways like I-495, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 15.8 miles on Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway. This suggests a dynamic driving experience, shifting between faster highway segments and more involved local road navigation. Be prepared for a varied pace and the need for attention as you transition between these different road types.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.8 mi on Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.4 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 3.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from New Bedford, MA to Sherborn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
3.5 mi in
|
~6m
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 20m. Total distance: 57.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 15.8 miles on Alfred Bessette Memorial 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 Sherborn, 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 3.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Minute Man 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 Sherborn, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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