Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brockton, MA
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Berlin, MA
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If you are planning to travel from Brockton to Berlin, you are looking at a straightforward 53.8-mile journey through the heart of Massachusetts. Expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via I-495, Belmont Street, and Foundry Street, keeping the logistics simple and efficient. Budget about $9 for fuel, which keeps this trip quite affordable for a quick getaway. Because both towns are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is an ideal route if you prefer a direct, no-fuss commute rather than an extended road trip requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 39.7 mi | 45m |
| Belmont Street | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Foundry Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Central Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Depot Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Warren Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Berlin, MA.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn right
At end of road, turn right onto Lincoln Street
Turn straight onto School Street
Continue on Frederick Douglass Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto MA 123
Turn right onto MA 123
Continue on MA 123
Turn left onto MA 123; MA 138
Turn right onto Central Street
Turn right onto MA 123
Turn right onto MA 106; MA 123
Turn left onto MA 123
Continue on MA 123
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto MA 62
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Brockton, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Lincoln Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward MA 62: Berlin, Hudson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 62 West: Berlin, Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.61 one way
$17.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.22 | $20.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 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 | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Berlin on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 53.8-mile route is heavily highway-focused, with about 74% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will quickly find yourself settling into a rhythm once you merge onto I-495, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 39.7 miles. While the local roads like Belmont and Foundry offer the necessary connections to start and finish your journey, the bulk of your drive is a steady interstate experience. Because the highway portion dominates the drive, you can expect a consistent pace that minimizes the need for technical maneuvering. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Belmont Street. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 53.8 miles you will encounter 16 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Lincoln Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
438 ft
Total Descent
228 ft
Highest Point
365 ft
~46.2 mi in
Elevation Range
271 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brockton, MA to Berlin, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.
Mansfield
Clinton is in Massachusetts. This is a large town in Worcester County with a number of small settlements in the area, including Berlin, Lancaster, Boylston, Bolton and Sterling.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 53.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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