Cities Near New Bedford
Cities near New Bedford, Massachusetts: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Fall River, Taunton, Warwick. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to New Bedford, Massachusetts is Fall River, about 13 mi (20 km) away — roughly 43 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River | 13 mi / 20 km | 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Taunton | 20 mi / 32 km | 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Warwick | 26 mi / 41 km | 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Providence | 28 mi / 45 km | 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Brockton | 31 mi / 50 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Weymouth | 40 mi / 65 km | 1 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| South Boston | 49 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Newton | 51 mi / 81 km | 1 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Framingham | 51 mi / 82 km | 1 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lynn | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from New Bedford
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Fall River, Taunton, Warwick, Providence, Brockton. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near New Bedford include Fall River, Taunton, Warwick, Providence, Brockton. The closest is Fall River, about 13 miles (20 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.