Origin
Peabody, MA
Morning in Peabody on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peabody, MA to New Bedford, 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 42m
Distance
75.4 mi
121 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peabody, MA
Vika Glitter
New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
This 75.4-mile journey from Peabody, MA to New Bedford, MA takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes. It's a straightforward day trip, easily completed within a single day. You'll primarily be on Amvets Highway and MA 140, with a portion on the Southeast Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this drive is quite budget-friendly. The route offers a mixed driving experience as you move through the Northeast region of Massachusetts. Given its manageable length and duration, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Peabody, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| MA 140 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Tobin Bridge | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| MA 129 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 93 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Lynnfield Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peabody, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on this road
215 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
190 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn right onto Central Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Central Street
4
Continue on Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
5
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
6
Turn slight right onto Lynnfield Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Lynnfield Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Salem Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Salem Street
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 129
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Salem Street
9
Continue on MA 129
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp onto MA 129
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
MA 129
Toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Boston
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
12
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
13
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93; US 1
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
18
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on MA 24
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 17A
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Use the right lane.
21
Turn straight onto MA 140
16 mi
·
18 min
·
MA 140
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 4
Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
24
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Nauset Street
25
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Purchase Street
26
Continue on Pleasant Street
432 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pleasant Street
27
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sixth Street
28
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
29
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
30
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Trip Plan
For this 1-hour and 42-minute drive, consider leaving early in the morning to avoid potential traffic, especially if you encounter the Southeast Expressway during peak hours. With no designated stops in the data, you have flexibility; plan a brief stop around the halfway point or when you feel the need. The longest stretch without a turn is 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway, so ensure you have snacks or drinks before embarking on that segment. The $12 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check your fuel gauge before you depart from Peabody, MA.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.7 miles from Peabody, MA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Bedford, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Peabody, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Peabody, MA
This is one driving day of about 75.4 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Peabody, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Peabody, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 71.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MA 129
Take the ramp onto MA 129 toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Boston
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Bost...
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 93; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode...
7
31.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
8
71.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.07 one way
$24.13 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| premium | $4.82 | $14.32 | $28.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Newburyport Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
New Bedford, MA
Morning in New Bedford on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 42m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 46% of it being highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 23.3 miles along Amvets Highway. This section likely offers a more consistent speed, allowing for steady progress. As you transition to MA 140 and then the Southeast Expressway, the driving character may shift, potentially involving more varied traffic conditions or local road segments. This blend means you'll experience both open-road cruising and potentially more intricate driving as you approach your destination.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 4.6 miles in near MA 129.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 4.6 miles (MA 129): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 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 Peabody, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
|
via MA 129
About the Cities
Arriving 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 42m. Total distance: 75.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with Newburyport Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 New Bedford, 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 4.6 miles (MA 129): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Bedford, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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