Origin
Brockton, MA
Late night in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockton, MA to Billerica, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Billerica, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Brockton to Billerica, you are looking at a straightforward 43.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 1 minute. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it covers a relatively short distance within the Northeast. You can expect to spend approximately $7 in fuel for the one-way drive. By utilizing a mix of Amvets Highway, I-95, and US-3, you will navigate through the heart of Massachusetts efficiently. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that requires no overnight stays, allowing you plenty of flexibility to complete your business or visits and return home on your own schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 22.5 mi | 30m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| US 3 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Concord Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Reynolds Memorial Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 22.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Billerica, MA.
1
Start on this road
12 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
56 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto Church Street
293 ft
·
15 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn left onto MA 28
187 ft
·
13 sec
·
Montello Street
5
Turn left onto MA 123
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Centre Street
6
Turn right onto Main Street
518 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto MA 27
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
8
Turn right onto MA 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Randolph, Boston
10
Merge onto MA 24
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
23 mi
·
30 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 50A-B
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
18
Continue on US 3
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 3
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 76
Toward Concord Road, Billerica, Bedford
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
282 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Concord Road, Billerica
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto Concord Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Concord Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Concord Road
23
Continue on Cummings Street
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cummings Street
24
Turn left onto MA 3A
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Boston Road
25
Arrive at destination
MA 3A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 9.8 and 41.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
9.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
9
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
8
36 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
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 50A-B
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike,...
9
36.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
8
41.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Concord Road, Billerica, Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 76
Toward Concord Road, Billerica, Bedford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.99 one way
$13.99 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Billerica, MA
Late night in Billerica on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
2 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 1m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 64% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a significant stretch of open road, notably the 22.5-mile segment on I-95, which serves as the primary backbone of the drive. The personality of this route is functional and fast-paced rather than leisurely, moving you quickly between the two Massachusetts hubs. Expect a transition from regional highway speeds to the specific flow of US-3 as you approach your destination. Being behind the wheel here means maintaining focus through moderate traffic patterns, as the roads are designed for steady, efficient transit.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Amvets Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.7 miles you will encounter 20 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 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Brockton, MA and Billerica, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Portsmouth New Hampshire, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington and Nashua New Hampshire.
Boston
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
12.9 mi in
|
~18m
|
via US 1
Middlesex Turnpike
36 mi in
|
~50m
Burlington
36 mi in
|
~50m
Nashua New Hampshire
36 mi in
|
~50m
About the Cities
Arriving in Billerica, MA
Full guide →Billerica is a city of 42,000 people (2020) in Massachusetts that is on the border between Boston’s inner suburbs to the south and the Merrimack Valley region to the north.
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 1m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on I 95. 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 Billerica, 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 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Lowell 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 Billerica, 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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