Origin
Brockton, MA
Late night in Brockton on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockton, MA to Carver, 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
40m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Carver, MA
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Trip Overview
Brockton to Carver is 25.7 miles and takes about 40 minutes via US 44, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two locations in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on main roads, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without significant travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 44 | 8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Bedford Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Montello Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Meadow Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crescent Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 44
— 8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Carver, 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
·
11 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn right onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Montello Street
5
Turn right onto MA 123
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Crescent Street
6
Turn left onto Burke's Court
432 ft
·
19 sec
·
Burke's Court
7
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
207 ft
·
13 sec
·
Maple Avenue
8
Turn left onto Main Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto MA 28; MA 106
175 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Center Street
10
Turn right onto MA 28
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto MA 18; MA 28; MA 104
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Square
12
Turn left onto MA 18; MA 28
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Bedford Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 44
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 44
14
Continue on US 44
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MA 58: Carver, Plympton
16
Keep slight right at fork
358 ft
·
8 sec
17
Turn straight onto MA 58
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
18
Continue on MA 58
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto South Meadow Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Meadow Road
20
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.5 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 123 / Crescent Street
Turn right onto MA 123 / Crescent Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MA 28 / South Main Street
Turn right onto MA 28 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MA 18; MA 28 / Bedford Street
Turn left onto MA 18; MA 28 / Bedford Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.23 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Carver, MA
Late night in Carver on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
11 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
40m 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 route offers a mixed drive, with 31% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches on main roads like Main Street and Bedford Street, interspersed with time on US 44. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles on US 44, providing a period of consistent driving. The road's character shifts as you progress, transitioning from more urbanized sections to potentially more open stretches as you move towards Carver. Expect a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous one.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on US 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 25.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.2 miles (MA 123 / Crescent Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Brockton, MA to Carver, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Plympton along the way.
Plympton
21.5 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Starting 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 40m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on US 44. 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 Carver, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 123 / Crescent Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and New Bedford Whaling 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 Carver, 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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