Origin
Wellesley, MA
Late night in Wellesley on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wellesley, 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 18m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellesley, MA
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New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
Wellesley to New Bedford is 57.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via Amvets Highway and MA 140, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day trip connecting two points within Massachusetts. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state highways and expressways, making for an efficient journey. The drive is generally a mixed bag, offering a taste of both faster highway travel and slightly more local road conditions. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two Massachusetts locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| MA 140 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Great Plain Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Purchase Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Dedham Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Mount Pleasant Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellesley, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on this road
209 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Cameron Street
110 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cameron Street
3
Turn right onto MA 16; MA 135
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn right onto MA 135
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wellesley Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 135
143 ft
·
2 sec
·
Great Plain Avenue
6
Continue on MA 135
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Great Plain Avenue
7
Continue on MA 135
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Great Plain Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto MA 135
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Dedham Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MA 135
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Street
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence
11
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use 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 17A
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Use 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 4
Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Use 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
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 28.8 miles from Wellesley, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 53.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 16; MA 135 / Washington Street
Turn right onto MA 16; MA 135 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
8
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
14 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
37.8 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
$9.23 one way
$18.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.96 | $21.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 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 | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
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
New Bedford, MA
Late night in New Bedford on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
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 18m 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 drive offers a mixed driving experience, with about 33% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches like Amvets Highway, where you can maintain a good pace for up to 23.3 miles without interruption. The route utilizes major roadways like MA 140 and the Yankee Division Highway, which generally provide smooth travel. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you progress, moving from potentially faster highway sections to areas that feel a bit more integrated with local traffic. It's not an all-highway grind, nor is it exclusively winding backroads.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
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?
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 0.1 miles in near MA 16; MA 135 / Washington Street.
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 57.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (MA 16; MA 135 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 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 Wellesley, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence along the way.
Providence
5.2 mi in
|
~11m
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 18m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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 0.1 miles (MA 16; MA 135 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 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 Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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.
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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