Driving from Boston to New Bedford
New Bedford lies 81 km (50 mi) south of Boston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 6 min without stops, over roughly 99 km (62 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Boston | New Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 653,833 | 101,079 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 02108–02298 | 02740–02746 |
Where to book car hire from Boston to New Bedford
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Staying in New Bedford
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Common questions
How far is New Bedford from Boston?
81 km (50 mi) in a straight line, south of Boston; by road roughly 99 km (62 mi).
How long does it take to get from Boston to New Bedford by car?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boston and New Bedford?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.