Day trip from Worcester to New Bedford
New Bedford lies 101 km (62 mi) south-east of Worcester, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 101 km (62 mi) apart, New Bedford is a realistic day trip from Worcester: about 1 h 38 min each way by road.
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| Worcester | New Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 206,518 | 101,079 |
| Elevation | 164 m (538 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 01601–01655 | 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 Worcester?
101 km (62 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Worcester; by road roughly 123 km (76 mi).
How long does it take to get from Worcester to New Bedford by road?
About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Worcester 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 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.