Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
20.2 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berkley, MA
Italo Melo
Brockton, MA
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Berkley, MA to Brockton, MA is 20.2 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Amvets Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a relatively quick trip that won't demand much in terms of time or planning. It's the kind of drive you can easily fit into an afternoon or use for a quick errand run. The route primarily utilizes local roads, so be prepared for a less highway-focused experience.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Belmont Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Padelford Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Porter Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Locust Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Berkley, MA and Brockton, MA.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
Turn right onto Locust Street
Continue on Locust Street
Turn slight left onto Porter Street
Continue on Padelford Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto MA 24
Take the exit
Turn straight onto MA 123
At end of road, turn left onto MA 123
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn uturn
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Merge onto MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 123 East: Brockton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto MA 123 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.53 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Berkley on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Destination
Late night in Brockton on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a very 'local' feel rather than an open highway cruise. With 0% highway travel, you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 20.2 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 15.2 miles on Amvets Highway, after which you'll encounter more local road segments and intersections. The drive progresses through various local areas, so pay attention to changing speed limits and traffic patterns as you go. It's a road that requires your engagement from start to finish.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.2 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (North Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.9 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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