Origin
Templeton, MA
Late night in Templeton on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Templeton, 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
2h 16m
Distance
102.1 mi
164 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Templeton, MA
Italo Melo
New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
Templeton, MA to New Bedford, MA is 102.1 miles and takes about 2h 16m via I-190 and I-195, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive will take you from the Northeast region of Massachusetts south into another part of the Northeast region, staying within the same state. It's a straightforward, largely highway-focused trip that's well within the capabilities of a single day. If you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss, this route is a solid choice.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51 miles from Templeton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence Expressway | 15.4 mi | 19m |
| I 195 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 190 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| MA 2 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Providence Pike | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Worcester Providence Turnpike | 7 mi | 8m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 15.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Templeton, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on South Road
37 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Road
2
Turn left onto MA 101
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
Dudley Road
3
Turn right onto MA 2A; MA 101
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Patriots Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto MA 2
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 2
6
Take the exit onto MA 140
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 140
Exit 92
Toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
7
Turn left onto MA 2A; MA 140
5.7 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 2A; MA 140
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 140
105 ft
·
2 sec
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Main Street
9
Continue on MA 140
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on MA 140
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Redemption Rock Trail
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
12
Merge onto I 190
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 190
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 290 West: Auburn
14
Merge onto I 290
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 290
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16
Toward MA 146 South: Millbury, Providence Rhode Island
16
Merge onto MA 146
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
17
Continue on MA 122A; MA 146
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
18
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
19
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
20
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
21
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
22
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
23
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
24
Continue on RI 146
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on RI 146
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
26
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit onto US 6
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 6
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
15 mi
·
19 min
·
East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 25
Toward Penniman Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on Penniman Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Penniman Street
32
At end of road, turn right onto Purchase Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Purchase Street
33
Continue on Pleasant Street
432 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pleasant Street
34
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sixth Street
35
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
36
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
37
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 16m duration, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. Consider leaving in the late morning to avoid the peak morning commute out of Templeton and aim to arrive in New Bedford before evening traffic builds. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, you won't need to worry about multiple costly fill-ups. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 15.4 miles, so you'll have opportunities for brief breaks if needed, though planning for a stop may not be essential for comfort.
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 51 miles from Templeton, MA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.4 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 22 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 13m 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 53m
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 Templeton, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Templeton, MA
This is one driving day of about 102.1 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Templeton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East Providence Expressway for about 15.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51 miles from Templeton, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 9.5 and 100.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.5 mi into trip
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~13m in
|
MA 140
Take the exit onto MA 140 toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 92
Toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward MA 146 South: Millbury, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward MA 146 South: Millbury, Providence Rhode...
8
71.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
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 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence,...
8
74.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
7
100.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward Penniman Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward Penniman Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.34 one way
$32.68 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| premium | $4.82 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.64
Worcester Providence Turnpike
(7 mi)
$0.49
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.72 | $4.90 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.29 | $6.53 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
New Bedford, MA
Late night in New Bedford on Sunday
Local time
12:27 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
14 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
2h 16m 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...
0 mi from route
Free
near mile 102.1
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 66.9
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 21.1
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 17.6
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 63% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-190 and I-195. You'll experience longer stretches of consistent speed, including a 15.4-mile segment on the East Providence Expressway. While primarily interstate, the initial and final portions may involve some local roads as you enter and exit the highway systems. Expect a driving experience geared towards covering ground efficiently rather than scenic exploration.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on East Providence Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Providence Expressway and I 195. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in near MA 140.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 102.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles (MA 140): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.3 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Templeton, MA and New Bedford, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Providence Rhode Island
33.1 mi in
|
~50m
Cape Cod
71.3 mi in
|
~1h 36m
|
via US 6
Seekonk
74.7 mi in
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~1h 41m
|
via I 195; US 1A; US 6
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 2h 16m. Total distance: 102.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on East Providence Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.64 in tolls one way, starting with Worcester Providence 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles (MA 140): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.3 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park (5 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.
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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