Origin
Ayer, MA
Late night in Ayer on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ayer, MA to Brockton, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
54.1 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ayer, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
This 54.1-mile drive from Ayer to Brockton, Massachusetts, is a straightforward day trip taking approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical option for a single day's excursion. The route primarily uses local roads, suggesting a more connected experience with the towns you'll pass through. Given its manageable length and duration, this journey is well-suited for a single-day adventure without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be staying within the Northeast region for this entire trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 18.3 mi | 24m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Captain Isaac Davis Highway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Concord Turnpike | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Littleton Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Ayer Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 18.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ayer, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on MA 2A; MA 111
398 ft
·
11 sec
·
Park Street
2
Turn left onto MA 2A; MA 111
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on MA 2A; MA 111
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Harvard Road
4
Enter roundabout onto MA 2A; MA 110
425 ft
·
7 sec
·
Littleton Road
5
Continue on MA 2A; MA 110
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Littleton Road
6
Continue on MA 2A; MA 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ayer Road
7
Turn right onto King Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
King Street
8
Turn left onto Taylor Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Taylor Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MA 2 East: Concord, Boston
10
Merge onto MA 2
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
George W Stanton Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on MA 2
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
13
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elm Street
14
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
15
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
16
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
17
Continue on MA 2
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Concord Highway
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 127A
Toward I 95 South: Attleboro
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto US 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right 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
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Ayer, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 21.5 and 54.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Attleboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 127A
Toward I 95 South: Attleboro
8
40.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
43.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
51.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.66 one way
$17.32 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.27 | $20.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.55
Concord Turnpike
(3.7 mi)
$0.26
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
(3.5 mi)
$0.25
Union Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 54.1-mile journey. Only about 20% of this route involves highway travel, meaning you'll spend most of your time on local roads like the Yankee Division Highway, Amvets Highway, and Captain Isaac Davis Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.3 miles on the Yankee Division Highway. This profile suggests a drive that will require your attention to navigation and speed as you navigate through various communities.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 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.
On the drive from Ayer, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
6.1 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Arriving in Brockton, MA
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 54.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.55 in tolls one way, starting with Concord Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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