If you are looking to travel from Brockton to Colrain, expect a 122-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours to complete. This route is best suited as a straightforward day trip, as the distance is manageable for a single day of driving. Budget approximately $19 for fuel to cover the trip, keeping in mind that you will be navigating entirely via local roads rather than high-speed interstates. Because this drive remains within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, you will experience a consistent cultural feel from start to finish. It is a practical choice if you prefer staying off the major highways and want a direct, local path between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Concord Turnpike
41.1 mi
57m
I 95
18.2 mi
24m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi
15m
Mohawk Trail
7.2 mi
9m
Amvets Highway
7.1 mi
8m
Massachusetts Avenue
6.2 mi
9m
French King Highway
5.3 mi
8m
MA 2
3.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 41.1 mi, about 57m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 240 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,778 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,746
Quietest
2 AM
~269 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Colrain, 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 41BToward I 93 South, US 1 SouthUse 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 1BToward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
18 mi·24 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 45BToward MA 2 West: FitchburgUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto MA 2
0.5 mi·44 sec·Concord Highway
17
Continue on MA 2
3.3 mi·5 min·Cambridge Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.9 mi·6 min·Concord Turnpike
19
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi·35 sec·Elm Street
20
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 111
407 ft·5 sec·Union Turnpike
21
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi·39 sec·Union Turnpike
22
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
6.2 mi·9 min·Massachusetts Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Continue on MA 2
0.3 mi·21 sec·George W Stanton Highway
24
Continue on MA 2
11 mi·15 min·Captain Isaac Davis Highway
25
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
37 mi·51 min·Concord Turnpike
26
Continue on MA 2
2.0 mi·3 min·East Main Street
27
Continue on MA 2
0.8 mi·1 min·Public Works Boulevard
28
Continue on MA 2
1.9 mi·3 min·State Road
29
Continue on MA 2
2.4 mi·3 min·Mohawk Trail
30
Continue on MA 2
0.4 mi·42 sec·French King Highway
31
Continue on MA 2
0.2 mi·28 sec·Mohawk Trail
32
Continue on MA 2
4.9 mi·8 min·French King Highway
33
Continue on MA 2
4.5 mi·5 min·Mohawk Trail
34
Take the exit onto MA 2
0.2 mi·26 sec·MA 2
Exit 26Toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams
35
Continue on MA 2
3.6 mi·5 min·MA 2
36
Turn right onto Colrain Shelburne Road
2.3 mi·5 min·Colrain Shelburne Road
37
Continue on Greenfield Road
3.0 mi·6 min·Greenfield Road
38
Arrive at destination
MA 112
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 122-mile route, plan to leave early to avoid peak local traffic and ensure you stay alert. You have the flexibility to make at least one planned stop along the way to break up the drive, which is helpful given the lack of highway segments. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $19 estimate is a baseline that can fluctuate based on local fuel prices and your vehicle's efficiency. Since this is a specialized local drive, prioritize checking your turn-by-turn navigation frequently to stay on track through the various intersections on Church and Centre Street. Use the 3-hour duration to pace yourself, as the road conditions require more active driving focus than a standard highway route.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colrain, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brockton, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brockton, MA
This is one driving day of about 122 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Brockton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Concord Turnpike for about 41.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Final third
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
$10 to $20
Wendell, Massachusetts
Hours: 6 pm–12 am
+19785442739
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 112.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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...
7
31.7 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45B
Toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
6
112.9 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|MA 2
Take the exit onto MA 2 toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26
Toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.64 one way
$43.28 round trip
$4.51/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.90
$23.53
$47.05
premium
$5.29
$25.41
$50.83
diesel
$5.35
$25.70
$51.39
Estimated Tolls: $3.15
Concord Turnpike
(37.2 mi)$2.61
Concord Turnpike
(3.9 mi)$0.27
Cambridge Turnpike
(3.3 mi)$0.23
Union Turnpike
(0.6 mi)$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.6
0
$12.81
$5.86
Efficient EV
30.5
0
$10.68
$4.88
EV Truck/SUV
48.8
0
$17.08
$7.81
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Brockton, MA
Afternoon
in Brockton on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
W 3 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Colrain, MA
Afternoon
in Colrain on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 2 mph1% chanceLive forecast
53°F
Westminster, MA
61 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3h on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 8.4
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 46.3
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 100.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 3-hour duration navigating surface streets and local corridors like Church, Montello, and Centre Street. Unlike the monotonous pace of an interstate, this path offers a technical driving experience that requires frequent adjustments and careful navigation. The nature of these local roads means you will be consistently engaged with the surroundings rather than cruising on autopilot. Expect a steady, hands-on experience that prioritizes local transit over high-speed travel.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.1 mi on Concord Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 122 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,081 ft73 ft
Total Climb
1,562 ft
Total Descent
1,067 ft
Highest Point
1,081 ft
~78.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,008 ft
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 Colrain, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire and Adams.
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.
Top landmarks
•Brockton City Hall — rathaus in Massachusetts, United States
•D.W. Field Park — park in Massachusetts, United States
•Centre and Montello Streets Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 122 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.1 miles on Concord Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.15 in tolls one way, starting with Concord Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Colrain, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Colrain, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.
