Origin
Bridgewater, MA
Late night in Bridgewater on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgewater, 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
12m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgewater, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection between Bridgewater and Brockton, this 7.4-mile trip is an efficient choice. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 12 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating through the Northeast, you will primarily use North Main Street, Main Street, and Church Street to reach your destination. With a fuel cost of just $1, the route is exceptionally budget-friendly for local travel. Because the drive is so brief, it serves as a highly practical link between these two Massachusetts communities rather than an extended scenic excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 4.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on this road
151 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
84 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn right onto MA 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto MA 28
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
6
Turn uturn
68 ft
·
7 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 28 / Main Street
Turn right onto MA 28 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MA 28 / North Main Street
Turn right onto MA 28 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.18 one way
$2.37 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
4:08 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
3 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
12m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway driving. You will spend most of your time navigating local surface roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 4.6 miles along North Main Street. The road layout demands your full attention as you transition between the various streets that make up the path. Since the entire trip is local, you won't encounter the monotonous rhythm of long-haul highway travel. Instead, you'll experience a steady, hands-on pace that keeps you engaged behind the wheel for the duration of the 12-minute drive.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on North Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 28 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (MA 28 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bridgewater, MA
Full guide →Bridgewater is a city in Massachusetts. Its population was about 29,000 in the 2020 census, and it is home to Bridgewater State College. This article also covers East Bridgewater, population about 14k in the 2020 census; and West Bridgewater, population about 8k in the 2020 census.
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 12m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on North Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 28 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (MA 28 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area 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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