This 69.1-mile drive from Sudbury, MA to New Bedford, MA will take you approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via Amvets Highway and MA 140, with a portion on the Yankee Division Highway. This route is described as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a more involved navigation experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's perfectly suited for a day trip within the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.5 miles from Sudbury, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi
26m
MA 140
15.9 mi
18m
Yankee Division Highway
12.3 mi
16m
Boston Post Road
3.4 mi
4m
US 1
3.1 mi
4m
Old Sudbury Road
3.1 mi
5m
Newton Street
1.8 mi
3m
Purchase Street
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sudbury, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on MA 27
0.2 mi·25 sec·Hudson Road
2
Continue on MA 27
3.1 mi·5 min·Old Sudbury Road
3
Continue on MA 27; MA 126
0.1 mi·23 sec·Cochituate Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 20
3.4 mi·4 min·Boston Post Road
5
Turn right onto School Street
0.5 mi·50 sec·School Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Wellesley Street
495 ft·12 sec·Wellesley Street
7
Continue on Newton Street
1.8 mi·3 min·Newton Street
8
Continue on Newton Street
94 ft·9 sec·Newton Street
9
Turn left onto MA 30
0.4 mi·52 sec·South Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 South: Canton
11
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
12 mi·16 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 1
3.1 mi·4 min·US 1
Exit 26Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: BostonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 4Toward MA 24 South: Fall RiverUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on MA 24
23 mi·26 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 17AToward MA 140 South: New BedfordUse the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto MA 140
16 mi·18 min·MA 140
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 4Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi·2 min·Mount Pleasant Street
19
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·Nauset Street
20
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi·3 min·Purchase Street
21
Continue on Pleasant Street
432 ft·10 sec·Pleasant Street
22
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Sixth Street
23
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft·15 sec·Market Street
24
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft·3 sec·Pleasant Street
25
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 32-minute drive, starting your journey in the morning can help you avoid potential local traffic, especially as you approach New Bedford. Since there are no specific stops recommended and the drive is under 70 miles, you have a lot of flexibility. Factor in the $11 fuel cost, and consider filling up before you leave Sudbury to ensure you have enough gas. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile indicates frequent navigation adjustments will be necessary.
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 34.5 miles from Sudbury, MA, or about 48m 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.5 miles or 48m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Bedford, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sudbury, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sudbury, MA
This is one driving day of about 69.1 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Sudbury, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 65.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.8 mi into trip|~10m in|School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
22.2 mi into trip|~33m in|US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
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 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
25.4 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
49.2 mi into trip|~1h 5m 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
65.3 mi into trip|~1h 24m 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
$11.06 one way
$22.12 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$12.06
$24.12
premium
$4.82
$13.12
$26.24
diesel
$5.61
$15.26
$30.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 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
20.7
0
$7.26
$3.32
Efficient EV
17.3
0
$6.05
$2.76
EV Truck/SUV
27.6
0
$9.67
$4.42
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Sudbury, MA
Morning
in Sudbury on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Bedford, MA
Morning
in New Bedford on Sunday
Local time
10:22 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
11 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 32m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 14.3
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 26.2
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 47.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience for this 69.1-mile journey. Only 28% of the route is on highways, meaning you'll encounter more local roads and traffic signals than open highway. The longest stretch without a significant turn or stop is 23.3 miles along Amvets Highway. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively managing your turns and speed, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The character of the drive will likely shift as you transition between different local road networks.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near School Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 6.8 miles (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 69.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
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 6.8 miles (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Adams 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 New Bedford, MA before heading back.
