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Road trip from New Bedford to Springfield

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ITINERARY

2h 20m112 miles13 stops
1
Providence Public Library
225 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903-3283
Providence Public Library is a 139-year-old nonprofit organization providing free public library services through print, recorded and digital collections, information resources, programs of interest and relevance, and expert staff. As the state's premiere personal learning institution, the Library is focused on building and strengthening our core mission and services for all Rhode Islanders -- expanding our reach and fostering critical connections with individuals and groups statewide -- to nurture and enhance the educational, historical and cultural fabric of Rhode Island. As a historic building on the National Register of Historic Places, the Library welcomes tourists for free guided architectural tours offered on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays* of each month. (*Call ahead to check that tour is running.) The Library's recently renovated historic spaces also serve as a popular event venue.
2
Bin 312 Wine Cellar
312 S Main St, Providence, RI 02903-7118
3
Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
224 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903-2711
This innovative and internationally renowned museum showcases more than 80,000 works of art from Paul Revere's silver and caricatures of 18th century Europe, to French Impressionists and the avant-garde works of recent alumni. A 12th-century Japanese Buddha has its own room with benches for meditating.
4
Free Play Bar & Arcade
182 Pine St., Providence, RI 02903-3708
5
First Baptist Church in America
75 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903-1307
The oldest Baptist church in America, gathered by Roger Williams in 1638. Open for tours: Monday - Friday 10AM - Noon and 1PM - 3PM and on Sunday immediately following the Worship Service Worship Service is at 11 AM September - May and at 10 AM June, July and August.
6
The Avery
18 Luongo Memorial Square Providence, RI, Providence, RI 02903-3034
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The Mapparium
210 Massachusetts Ave The Mary Baker Eddy Library, Boston, MA 02115-3012
"How Do You See the World" is a montage of photos—a global portrait of faces from the pages of The Christian Science Monitor. It welcomes you to a new experience at the Christian Science Plaza. offering stories and experiences that explore progress and possibilities throughout the world as you consider your own place in it. Three different exhibits connect you to positive change flowing out of the inspired actions of everyday people in countries and cultures globally, including Boston’s iconic Mapparium™ experience. The three-story Mapparium globe shows the world at one moment in time—1935. A short narration lets you consider the world before World War II from an entirely different perspective—from the inside of the world looking out.
8
Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210-1016
Highlights of this interactive museum include the "Science Playground," featuring giant soap bubble-making tools and the "New Balance Climb," which teaches kids the laws of physics while navigating through a two-story-high maze.
9
Commonwealth Avenue Mall
484 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215-2737
10
Boston Public Garden
4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-4602
This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden.
11
Downeast Cider House
256 Marginal St Building 32, Boston, MA 02128-2871
12
Redemption Rock Brewing Co.
333 Shrewsbury St Entrance on Putnam Ln., Worcester, MA 01604-4614
Redemption Rock Brewing Co. is a craft brewery, taproom, and cafe in Worcester, Mass. We make beer for people. "Beer for people" means beer enjoyed with a strong sense of community and camaraderie, and we aim to provide high-quality, fun beer in all its forms. Also, as a certified Benefit Corporation (B Corp), we’re dedicated to working for the community. It’s an essential part of our business, and we’re continually looking for new ways to support local organizations, partner with local businesses, and be a better kind of employer and corporate citizen. Finally, we’ve designed the Redemption Rock taproom to be the ultimate community gathering space. It’s bright, comfortable, and colorful and serves as both a coffeehouse and a bar. Visit us with your friends, come meet new friends, or even hold your private event here. We hope to see you soon.
13
DCU Center
50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA 01608-1305
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OVERVIEW

New Bedford to Springfield
1
Start:Providence Public Library
Providence, Rhode Island·
4.0
(9) review
Providence Public Library is a 139-year-old nonprofit organization providing free public library services through print, recorded and digital collections, information resources, programs of interest and relevance, and expert staff. As the state's premiere personal learning institution, the Library is focused on building and strengthening our core mission and services for all Rhode Islanders -- expanding our reach and fostering critical connections with individuals and groups statewide -- to nurture and enhance the educational, historical and cultural fabric of Rhode Island. As a historic building on the National Register of Historic Places, the Library welcomes tourists for free guided architectural tours offered on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays* of each month. (*Call ahead to check that tour is running.) The Library's recently renovated historic spaces also serve as a popular event venue.
225 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903-3283
2
Bin 312 Wine Cellar
Providence, Rhode Island·
4.0
(9) review
312 S Main St, Providence, RI 02903-7118
3
Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
Providence, Rhode Island·
4.5
(981) review
This innovative and internationally renowned museum showcases more than 80,000 works of art from Paul Revere's silver and caricatures of 18th century Europe, to French Impressionists and the avant-garde works of recent alumni. A 12th-century Japanese Buddha has its own room with benches for meditating.
224 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903-2711
4
Free Play Bar & Arcade
Providence, Rhode Island·
4.0
(9) review
182 Pine St., Providence, RI 02903-3708
5
First Baptist Church in America
Providence, Rhode Island·
4.5
(91) review
The oldest Baptist church in America, gathered by Roger Williams in 1638. Open for tours: Monday - Friday 10AM - Noon and 1PM - 3PM and on Sunday immediately following the Worship Service Worship Service is at 11 AM September - May and at 10 AM June, July and August.
75 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903-1307
6
The Avery
Providence, Rhode Island·
4.0
(9) review
18 Luongo Memorial Square Providence, RI, Providence, RI 02903-3034
7
The Mapparium
Boston, Massachusetts·
4.5
(934) review
"How Do You See the World" is a montage of photos—a global portrait of faces from the pages of The Christian Science Monitor. It welcomes you to a new experience at the Christian Science Plaza. offering stories and experiences that explore progress and possibilities throughout the world as you consider your own place in it. Three different exhibits connect you to positive change flowing out of the inspired actions of everyday people in countries and cultures globally, including Boston’s iconic Mapparium™ experience. The three-story Mapparium globe shows the world at one moment in time—1935. A short narration lets you consider the world before World War II from an entirely different perspective—from the inside of the world looking out.
210 Massachusetts Ave The Mary Baker Eddy Library, Boston, MA 02115-3012
8
Boston Children's Museum
Boston, Massachusetts·
4.5
(994) review
Highlights of this interactive museum include the "Science Playground," featuring giant soap bubble-making tools and the "New Balance Climb," which teaches kids the laws of physics while navigating through a two-story-high maze.
308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210-1016
9
Commonwealth Avenue Mall
Boston, Massachusetts·
4.5
(94) review
484 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215-2737
10
Boston Public Garden
Boston, Massachusetts·
4.5
(9979) review
This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden.
4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-4602
11
Downeast Cider House
Boston, Massachusetts·
4.5
(94) review
256 Marginal St Building 32, Boston, MA 02128-2871
12
Redemption Rock Brewing Co.
Worcester, Massachusetts·
5.0
(9) review
Redemption Rock Brewing Co. is a craft brewery, taproom, and cafe in Worcester, Mass. We make beer for people. "Beer for people" means beer enjoyed with a strong sense of community and camaraderie, and we aim to provide high-quality, fun beer in all its forms. Also, as a certified Benefit Corporation (B Corp), we’re dedicated to working for the community. It’s an essential part of our business, and we’re continually looking for new ways to support local organizations, partner with local businesses, and be a better kind of employer and corporate citizen. Finally, we’ve designed the Redemption Rock taproom to be the ultimate community gathering space. It’s bright, comfortable, and colorful and serves as both a coffeehouse and a bar. Visit us with your friends, come meet new friends, or even hold your private event here. We hope to see you soon.
333 Shrewsbury St Entrance on Putnam Ln., Worcester, MA 01604-4614
13
DCU Center
Worcester, Massachusetts·
3.5
(93) review
50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA 01608-1305

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What's the driving distance between New Bedford and Springfield?
The distance is 112 miles
What's the travel time between New Bedford and Springfield?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 20m mins in normal traffic
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