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
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Sunderland, MA
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This 68.5-mile drive from New Bedford, MA, to Sunderland, MA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via I-195 and Providence Pike/Eddie Dowling Highway, with about half of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $11, making it an economical choice for a quick excursion. Since both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you won't experience a significant regional shift. This drive offers a straightforward transition between two points in Massachusetts, perfect for a day trip without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 28.1 mi | 35m |
| Providence Pike | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Worcester Providence Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 3 mi | 3m |
| Millbury Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Massasoit Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Sunderland, MA.
Start on Pleasant Street
Continue on Purchase Street
Turn left onto Linden Street
Turn right onto County Street
Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 195
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on RI 146
Continue on RI 146
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
Continue on RI 146
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto Elm Street
Continue on Elm Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto MA 122A
Turn left onto Howe Avenue
Continue on Millbury Avenue
Continue on Massasoit Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.3 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 12.6 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.96 one way
$21.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.96 | $23.91 |
| premium | $4.82 | $13.01 | $26.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.12 | $30.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Sunderland on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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.
The character of this drive is a mixed one, with 51% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience a solid stretch of 28.1 miles on I-195, offering a chance to maintain higher speeds. Following that, the drive transitions to Providence Pike and Eddie Dowling Highway, which will likely feel more like a local road experience with varying speed limits and potential for more interaction with local traffic. This blend means you'll get a taste of both efficient highway travel and more grounded, community-focused driving as you progress toward Sunderland.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.6 miles in near I 195.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 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 12.6 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Bedford, MA to Sunderland, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Millbury along the way.
Millbury
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 28m. Total distance: 68.5 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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