Halifax to New Bedford by bus
New Bedford lies 683 km (425 mi) south-west of Halifax, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 31 min including stops, over roughly 834 km (518 mi) of road.
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| Halifax | New Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 471,559 | 101,079 |
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Halifax) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
Clocks in New Bedford are 1 h behind Halifax right now, so a 12 h 31 min journey lands only 11 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in New Bedford
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Halifax to New Bedford
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Staying in New Bedford
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Common questions
How far is New Bedford from Halifax?
683 km (425 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Halifax; by road roughly 834 km (518 mi).
How long does it take to get from Halifax to New Bedford by bus?
About 12 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Halifax and New Bedford?
New Bedford is 1 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against America/Halifax).
What currency do I need in New Bedford?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.