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Brockton, MA Road Trips

With 16 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Brockton, MA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 107 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.

city in Massachusetts, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

157 mi

Sheffield, MA

Quickest Drive

1h 14m

Sunderland, MA

Plan Around Brockton, MA

Trips from Brockton, MA

Driving from Brockton, MA

On average, trips departing from Brockton, MA run 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 26m. 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 55 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Brockton, MA most often head toward Sheffield, MA (157 mi, 3h 24m), Hinsdale, MA (146.4 mi, 3h 22m), Becket, MA (139.8 mi, 3h 7m), Conway, MA (134.3 mi, 2h 51m), and Colrain, MA (122 mi, 3h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 107-mile drive from Brockton, MA, expect to burn about 4.2 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 16 mapped routes leaving Brockton, MA and 0 routes heading into Brockton, MA, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 55 to 157 miles.

The longest mapped route from Brockton, MA covers 157 miles and takes approximately 3h 24m. Shorter options start at just 55 miles.

The average route from Brockton, MA runs about 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 26m. 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, Becket, MA and Conway, 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

Galway Ripa Teatina

Notable People from Brockton, MA

A sampling of people born in Brockton, MA.

Rocky Marciano

Rocky Marciano

1923–1969

American heavyweight boxing champion (1923-1969)

Shawn Fanning

Shawn Fanning

1980

American businessman

Andrew Card

Andrew Card

1947

U.S. Secretary of Transportation, White House Chief of Staff

Kristian Alfonso

Kristian Alfonso

1963

American actress

John Doucette

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

Rhett Reese

1975

American screenwriter

Joe Lauzon

Joe Lauzon

1984

American mixed martial artist

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Brockton, MA.

Brockton City Hall

Brockton City Hall

rathaus in Massachusetts, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place
D.W. Field Park

D.W. Field Park

park in Massachusetts, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Centre and Montello Streets Historic District

Centre and Montello Streets Historic District

historic district in Massachusetts, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

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. T.F. Green Airport in Warwick (Rhode Island) (PVD IATA) is also an option. The MBTA operates the 230 bus to Montello Station from Quincy Center station. Brockton Area Transit Authority also operates a bus route to Ashmont 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. (updated Nov 2020) 2 Brockton railway station, 7 Commercial St. (updated Nov 2020) 3 Campello railway station, 30 Riverside Ave. (updated Nov 2020) 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.

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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