Origin
Arlington, MA
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, MA to Brockton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Arlington, MA to Brockton, MA? This drive covers 32.3 miles and is estimated to take about 50 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate via the Southeast Expressway and Amvets Highway, with a significant portion on I-93. With a projected fuel cost of around $5, this is an economical journey. The route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a single day trip without the need for an overnight stay. It's a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Massachusetts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| I 93 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Interstate 93 HOV lane | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Mystic Valley Parkway | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Reynolds Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Expressway
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on this road
203 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Academy Street
320 ft
·
15 sec
·
Academy Street
3
Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 3; MA 2A; MA 60
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mystic Street
5
Turn right onto MA 60
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Chestnut Street
6
Continue on MA 60
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Medford Street
7
Enter roundabout onto MA 60
134 ft
·
5 sec
·
Medford Street
8
Continue on MA 60
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
Medford Street
9
Continue on MA 60
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
High Street
10
Turn right onto Boston Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Avenue
11
Turn left onto MA 16
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
12
Continue on MA 16
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
Toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 93
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
Use the slight left lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
18
Merge onto I 93; US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93; US 1
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
21
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Continue on MA 24
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 33A
Toward MA 27 South: Brockton
Use the right lane.
24
Turn straight onto MA 27
425 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
25
Continue on MA 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn slight left onto MA 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Warren Avenue
28
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Elm Street
29
Turn left onto Main Street
514 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
30
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
31
Turn uturn
68 ft
·
7 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Arlington, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 32.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 60 / High Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 60 / High Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 South: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 93 South: Boston
7
21.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
29.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward MA 27 South: Brockton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 33A
Toward MA 27 South: Brockton
7
32.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.13 | $12.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brockton, MA
Late night in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 60% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on the Southeast Expressway and I-93, offering a faster pace for a significant portion of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles on the Southeast Expressway. Expect a transition from potentially more urban highway driving to other road types as you progress towards Brockton. This blend means you'll have both efficient travel segments and potentially more varied road conditions.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Southeast Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near MA 60 / High Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 24 decision points packed into just 32.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MA 60 / High Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arlington, MA and Brockton, MA, road signs point toward Revere and Concord New Hampshire.
Revere
3 mi in
|
~8m
|
via MA 16
Concord New Hampshire
3.1 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Southeast Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brockton, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MA 60 / High Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brockton, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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