Origin
Westborough, MA
Late night in Westborough on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westborough, 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 28m
Distance
69 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westborough, MA
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New Bedford, MA
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Trip Overview
Planning a quick trip from Westborough, MA to New Bedford, MA? This straightforward drive covers 69 miles and takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate on I-495 and MA-140, with a portion on Amvets Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, it's an economical journey. The route is largely highway-focused, offering a direct path through the Northeast region of Massachusetts. This trip is ideal for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 39.6 mi | 45m |
| MA 140 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Amvets Highway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Purchase Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Turnpike Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Mount Pleasant Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Nauset Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 39.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westborough, MA and New Bedford, MA.
1
Start on this road
201 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Grove Street
520 ft
·
24 sec
·
Grove Street
3
Turn right onto MA 135
216 ft
·
6 sec
·
Milk Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 135
265 ft
·
10 sec
·
Milk Street
5
Enter roundabout
172 ft
·
4 sec
6
Continue
86 ft
·
2 sec
7
Continue on MA 30
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
9
Merge onto MA 9
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Turnpike Road
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
11
Merge onto I 495
40 mi
·
45 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto MA 24
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 17A
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto MA 140
16 mi
·
18 min
·
MA 140
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 4
Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
18
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Nauset Street
19
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Purchase Street
20
Continue on Pleasant Street
432 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pleasant Street
21
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sixth Street
22
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
23
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
24
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Westborough, 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 and 65.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grove Street
Turn left onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 135 / Milk Street
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 135 / Milk Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
43.1 mi into trip
|
~53m 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 19B
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
$11.04 one way
$22.09 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| premium | $4.82 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.08
Turnpike Road
(1.2 mi)
$0.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 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 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $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.
Destination
New Bedford, MA
Late night in New Bedford on Sunday
Local time
4:02 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 28m 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 leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 82% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 39.6 miles on I-495, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your travel. While the majority is highway, expect some transitions as you move onto MA-140 and Amvets Highway. The road character remains largely direct and efficient, prioritizing getting you to New Bedford smoothly. It's a drive designed for making good time rather than winding scenic exploration.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and MA 140. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grove Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69 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: near the start (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 135 / Milk Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Westborough, MA
Full guide →The Boroughs are a collection of three towns (Westborough, Northborough, and Southborough) in the Worcester County region of Central Massachusetts in the United States of America. The area is home to around 45,000 people.
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 28m. Total distance: 69 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.6 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.08 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Road. 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: near the start (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 135 / Milk Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley 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.
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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