How long is the commute from New Bedford, MA?
Workers who live in New Bedford, MA take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
5.4% work from home.
16.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Households without a car
- 16.6%
How people in New Bedford get to work
| Means of transportation | New Bedford | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.1% (±2.0 points) | 74.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.2% (±1.6 points) | 9.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±0.6 points) | 1.9% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±0.5 points) | 2.0% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.4% (±0.9 points) | 11.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In New Bedford, the average commute is lower than in Bristol County (28.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Bedford, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Bristol County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Bristol County, New Bedford ranks 20 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 289 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Bedford
| Vehicles available | New Bedford | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.6% (±1.3 points) | 9.5% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.6% (±2.1 points) | 34.5% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.3% (±1.7 points) | 36.0% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.5% (±1.0 points) | 20.0% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In New Bedford, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Bristol County (9.5%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in New Bedford
| New Bedford | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.4% (±0.9 points) | 11.1% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.6% (±1.4 points) | 90.2% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In New Bedford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Bristol County (90.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near New Bedford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | — | 24.7 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Acushnet Center | 2.3 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Mills | 3.3 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bliss Corner | 3.9 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Fairhaven | 3.9 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Acushnet | 4.4 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Mattapoisett | 6.5 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Dartmouth | 6.6 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mattapoisett Center | 7.2 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Acushnet, MA (28.0 minutes), Mattapoisett, MA (28.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bristol County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 (tie) | Westport | 28.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 15 | Acushnet | 28.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 16 | Berkley | 27.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 17 | Dartmouth | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 18 | Swansea | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 19 | Fall River | 25.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 20 | New Bedford | 24.7 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 7 of 20 places in Bristol County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about New Bedford
How long is the average commute in New Bedford?
Workers who live in New Bedford, MA take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Bedford without a car?
16.6% of households in New Bedford have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Bedford?
5.4% (±0.9 points) of workers who live in New Bedford worked from home, and 86.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Bedford city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Bedford city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Bedford city, Massachusetts
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for New Bedford city, Massachusetts (place:45000, in state:25).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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