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Trip from Brockton, MA to East Bridgewater, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

13m

Distance

6.8 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good 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 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Massachusetts, United States

Brockton, MA

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human settlement in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

East Bridgewater, MA

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition from Brockton to East Bridgewater, this 6.8-mile journey is a straightforward local trip. You can expect to spend about 13 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a short day excursion. Because the route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex travel planning. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate the Northeast corridor. This drive is best viewed as a practical connection between two Massachusetts towns rather than a destination-heavy scenic tour.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bedford Street 2.6 mi 4m
Crescent Street 1.9 mi 3m
Auburn Street 1.6 mi 2m
Alger Street 0.3 mi <1m
Montello Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Crook Street 0.1 mi <1m
Church Street <0.1 mi <1m
Union Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Bedford Street — 2.6 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and East Bridgewater, 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 · 35 sec · Montello Street
5

Turn left onto MA 123

1.9 mi · 3 min · Crescent Street
6

Turn right onto MA 14

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Alger Street
7

Continue on MA 14

0.1 mi · 10 sec · West Crook Street
8

Continue on MA 14

1.6 mi · 2 min · Auburn Street
9

Turn right onto MA 18

2.6 mi · 4 min · Bedford Street
Use the right lane.
10

Turn right onto Union Street

167 ft · 4 sec · Union Street
11

Arrive at destination

Union Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.1 — 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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 28 / Montello Street

Turn right onto MA 28 / Montello Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | MA 123 / Crescent Street

Turn left onto MA 123 / Crescent Street

Navigation decision point

6
4.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | MA 18 / Bedford Street

Turn right onto MA 18 / Bedford Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.09 one way

$2.18 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $1.19 $2.37
premium $4.82 $1.29 $2.58
diesel $5.61 $1.50 $3.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2 0 $0.71 $0.33
Efficient EV 1.7 0 $0.60 $0.27
EV Truck/SUV 2.7 0 $0.95 $0.44

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brockton, MA

Late night in Brockton on Sunday

Local time

4:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Bridgewater, MA

Late night in East Bridgewater on Sunday

Local time

4:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

22 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

13m 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 as you navigate through the heart of the region. You will spend 100% of your time on local streets, specifically utilizing Church Street, Montello Street, and Crescent Street to reach your destination. Since there is zero highway share, you will remain on surface roads for the entire 13-minute duration. The road’s personality is defined by frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open pavement. Prepare for a steady, low-speed pace that requires your full attention as you transition between these two neighboring communities.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on Bedford 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 13m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 28 / Montello Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.6 miles on Bedford 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 (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 28 / Montello Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Bridgewater, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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