Origin
West Bridgewater, MA
Morning in West Bridgewater on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Bridgewater, 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
43m
Distance
32.6 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Bridgewater, MA
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New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from West Bridgewater to New Bedford, you can expect a manageable 32.6-mile journey that typically takes about 43 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to easily complete the drive without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via MA 140, Amvets Highway, and East Center Street. With a fuel cost of just $5, it is an economical choice for commuters or weekend travelers alike. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will find the drive straightforward and familiar for the region. Overall, this is a practical connector that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 140 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Amvets Highway | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| East Center Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Purchase Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Mount Pleasant Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Nauset Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sixth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 140
— 15.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bridgewater, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on MA 28; MA 106
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East Center Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
3
Merge onto MA 24
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 17A
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Use the right lane.
5
Turn straight onto MA 140
16 mi
·
18 min
·
MA 140
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 4
Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
8
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Nauset Street
9
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Purchase Street
10
Continue on Pleasant Street
432 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pleasant Street
11
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sixth Street
12
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
13
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
14
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 28; MA 106 / East Center Street
Depart onto MA 28; MA 106 / East Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge onto MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
28.8 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
5
32.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
SW 8 mph
8% chance
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with faster highway segments. You will spend roughly 49% of your time on highways, providing a nice change of pace from the slower local stretches. The most significant portion of the drive is a 15.9-mile stretch on MA 140, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition from the residential feel of West Bridgewater onto the more open highway, the road character shifts noticeably. Expect a functional, direct drive that keeps you moving steadily toward the coast without requiring complex navigation.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on MA 140.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 28; MA 106 / East Center Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 32.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (MA 28; MA 106 / East Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 43m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). 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 15.9 miles on MA 140. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (MA 28; MA 106 / East Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 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 Blackstone River Valley 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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