Day trip from Springfield to New Bedford
New Bedford lies 147 km (91 mi) east of Springfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 147 km (91 mi) apart, New Bedford is a realistic day trip from Springfield: about 2 h 24 min each way by road.
Open New Bedford in Google Maps
| Springfield | New Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 154,341 | 101,079 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 01101–01199 | 02740–02746 |
What to see in New Bedford
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford Free Public Library | 248,585 | 2016 |
| New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park | 18,243 | 2020 |
The busiest is New Bedford Free Public Library at 248,585 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in New Bedford
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Staying in New Bedford
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Common questions
How far is New Bedford from Springfield?
147 km (91 mi) in a straight line, east of Springfield; by road roughly 179 km (112 mi).
How long does it take to get from Springfield to New Bedford by road?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Springfield and New Bedford?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.