Brockton, MA Road Trips
With 57 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Brockton, MA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 77 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Brockton, MA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
58
Longest Drive
157 mi
Sheffield, MA
Quickest Drive
24m
Pembroke, MA
Plan Around Brockton, MA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Brockton, MA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Brockton, MA
Brockton, MA to Sheffield, MA
Brockton, MA to Hinsdale, MA
Brockton, MA to Lenox, MA
Brockton, MA to Becket, MA
Brockton, MA to Ashfield, MA
Brockton, MA to Conway, MA
Brockton, MA to Charlemont, MA
Brockton, MA to Whately, MA
Brockton, MA to Colrain, MA
Brockton, MA to Hadley, MA
Brockton, MA to Shelburne, MA
Brockton, MA to Russell, MA
Brockton, MA to Southampton, MA
Brockton, MA to City of Westfield, MA
Brockton, MA to Bernardston, MA
Brockton, MA to Montague, MA
Brockton, MA to Shutesbury, MA
Brockton, MA to Orange, MA
Driving from Brockton, MA
On average, trips departing from Brockton, MA run 77 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 48m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 157 miles (3h 24m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Brockton, MA most often head toward Sheffield, MA (157 mi, 3h 24m), Hinsdale, MA (146.4 mi, 3h 22m), Lenox, MA (143.9 mi, 2h 59m), Becket, MA (139.8 mi, 3h 7m), and Ashfield, MA (135.2 mi, 3h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 77-mile drive from Brockton, MA, expect to burn about 3 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 57 mapped routes leaving Brockton, MA and 1 routes heading into Brockton, MA, covering 58 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 157 miles.
The longest mapped route from Brockton, MA covers 157 miles and takes approximately 3h 24m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.
The average route from Brockton, MA runs about 77 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Brockton, MA include Sheffield, MA, Hinsdale, MA, Lenox, MA and Becket, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Brockton, MA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
105,080
Median Income
$77,089
Median Home Value
$405,500
Median Age
36.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Brockton, MA at a Glance
Founded
1700
Elevation
112 ft
Area
22 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Brockton, MA
A sampling of people born in Brockton, MA.
Rocky Marciano
1923–1969
American heavyweight boxing champion (1923-1969)
Shawn Fanning
1980
American businessman
Andrew Card
1947
U.S. Secretary of Transportation, White House Chief of Staff
Kristian Alfonso
1963
American actress
John Doucette
1921–1994
American actor (1921–1994)
Al Davis
1929–2011
former owner of the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1929–2011)
Paul Gonsalves
1920–1974
American saxophonist and jazz musician (1920-1974)
Rhett Reese
1975
American screenwriter
Joe Lauzon
1984
American mixed martial artist
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Brockton, MA.
Brockton City Hall
rathaus in Massachusetts, United States
D.W. Field Park
park in Massachusetts, United States
Centre and Montello Streets Historic District
historic district in Massachusetts, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q49193), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Brockton, MA
Brockton is the sixth largest city in Massachusetts with a population of 106,000 (2020). Self styled as the "City of Champions" thanks to its two hometown boxing heroes, and a thriving high school sports program.
1 Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St, ☏ +1 508 588-6000. Daily 10AM-5PM. One of the few museums in the US that focus solely on crafts. A wide array of materials is represented and the art is all touchable. Adults $8, seniors and students $5, under 12 free.. (updated Nov 2020) 2 Brockton Fire Museum, 216 North Pearl St. Exhibits the atmosphere and artifacts of a classic Brockton fire station during Victorian times. Features a beautifully restored 1850s Hand-Tub Pumper called "The Protector." Also a memorial dedicated to the memory of the 13 Brockton firemen who were killed in Brockton's Strand Theater disaster in 1941. (updated Nov 2020)
Brockton Rox Baseball, ☏ +1 508 559-7070. Campanelli Stadium, 1 Lexington Av. Apr. 15-Sept 15.
Brockton is not a destination for fine dining. Many of the national chain restaurants are available off exits from Route 24. Cape Cod Cafe Pizza, 979 Main Street, ☏ +1 508 583-9420. 11AM - 10PM. This Greek restaurant has been serving gourmet pizzas since 1939. Cape Cod Cafe offers a large variety of options on its menu; all products are made fresh daily and contain nothing artificial. You cannot go wrong with one of their famous Greek salads or weekly specials. For example the lobster roll which is served every Friday. $9-12. (updated Mar 2022) Italian Kitchen, 1071 Main Street. A restaurant and a small market. Amazing Italian fare. Truly and sadly a very well kept secret. The best sauce you may ever taste. A local favorite for years and virtually unchanged since its inception. Village Pizza and Subs, 830 Crescent Street (Rte. 27), ☏ +1 508-580-1920. M-Sat 10:30-10p Sunday 11-9p. Village Pizza offers a variety of specialty pizzas along with a large selection of subs, shish kebob, salads and pasta. Come early M-F (8:30-10:30AM)during the summer and receive a 30% discount on subs and salads. Mondays offer "Back to the 80s" pricing. Delivers.
Holiday Inn Express, 405 Westgate Drive, ☏ +1 508 588-6300. Residence Inn Boston Brockton, 124 Liberty Street, ☏ +1 508 583-3600, fax: +1 508-583-5355. Phonea:.
Logan International Airport (BOS IATA) in Boston is the closest airport. To get to Brockton, take the free Silver Line 1 bus to South Station, and transfer to the Commuter Rail Fall River/New Bedford Line to Montello or Brockton stations ($8.75), or the Campello station ($9.75). Towards the airport, add $2.40 for the transfer to the Silver Line. To save a few dollars, you can also take the free Silver Line 1 and get a free transfer to the Red Line to Ashmont, and then pay $2.25 for the BAT 12 bus to Brockton. Towards the airport, add $2.40 for the transfer to the Red Line (free transfer to Silver Line). Taxis and rideshare are also available. T.F. Green Airport in Warwick (Rhode Island) (PVD IATA) is also an option. Brockton Area Transit Authority operates bus route 12 to Ashmont station. The MBTA operates bus 230 to Montello Station from Quincy Center station. MBTA has commuter rail service from Boston's South station with three stops in Brockton. Additionally, the seasonal CapeFlyer between Boston and Cape Cod calls at Brockton railway station. 1 Montello railway station, 150 Spark St, ☏ +1 617 222-3200. (updated Jun 2026) 2 Brockton railway station, 7 Commercial St, ☏ +1 617 222-3200. (updated Jun 2026) 3 Campello railway station, 30 Riverside Ave, ☏ +1 617 222-3200. (updated Jun 2026) Route 24 is the main access road to Brockton. Routes 28 and 123 also pass through the city.
Brockton Area Transit Authority, 34 School Street, ☏ +1 508 588-1000. Brockton Area Transit, also called "BAT," operates many buses in the area. (updated Jun 2026)
Travel tips adapted from Brockton on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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