Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winchester, MA
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New Bedford, MA
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Winchester to New Bedford is 65.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via Amvets Highway and MA 140, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a practical choice for a single-day excursion. Consider this route if you need a straightforward drive with predictable conditions and a manageable duration.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| MA 140 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| I 93 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Interstate 93 HOV lane | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Purchase Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Winthrop Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 450 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
1 PM
~5,414 veh/hr typical · worst 6,476
Quietest
2 AM
~516 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester, MA and New Bedford, MA.
Start on Main Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 38
Continue on MA 38
Continue on MA 38
Enter roundabout onto MA 38
Continue on MA 38
Turn left onto MA 16; MA 38
Continue on MA 16
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Merge onto I 93; US 1
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
Take the exit
Continue on MA 24
Take the exit
Turn straight onto MA 140
Take the exit
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
Turn left onto Nauset Street
Continue on Purchase Street
Continue on Pleasant Street
Continue on Sixth Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Winchester, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 61.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 South: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$10.93 one way
$21.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| premium | $5.06 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Winchester on Wednesday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in New Bedford on Wednesday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
About 53% of this drive is on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. After the highway portions, expect to transition to surface roads, which will likely involve more frequent intersections and a slower pace. This mixed profile means you'll experience both faster travel and more local cruising.
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 3.4 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
311 ft
Total Descent
272 ft
Highest Point
235 ft
~28.8 mi in
Elevation Range
230 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Winchester, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.
Concord New Hampshire
Founded 1640
Woburn is a city in the Greater Boston region of Massachusetts with a population of 41,000 (2020). If you want to sound like a local, pronounce it "WOO-burn". Burlington is a town with a population of 26,000 (2020). Home of the Burlington Mall and other retail development. Just south of Woburn, Winchester is a town in the Commonwealth with a population of 23,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
Founded 1640
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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