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Trip from Brockton, MA to Gardner, 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 48m

Distance

75 mi

121 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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

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city in Massachusetts, United States

Brockton, MA

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city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Gardner, MA

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Trip Overview

This 75-mile drive from Brockton to Gardner, Massachusetts, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 48 minutes. With a fuel cost of approximately $12, it's an economical option for a single day trip, as recommended. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Church Street, Montello Street, and Centre Street, meaning you won't be on any major highways, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This makes it a turn-heavy local drive, offering a more grounded experience of the Massachusetts landscape as you travel within the Northeast region. Plan for a journey that feels more about the process of getting there than simply covering distance.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

37.5 miles from Brockton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Concord Turnpike 19.3 mi 27m
I 95 18.2 mi 24m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway 11.2 mi 15m
Amvets Highway 7.1 mi 8m
Massachusetts Avenue 6.2 mi 9m
Cambridge Turnpike 3.3 mi 5m
Yankee Division Highway 2.1 mi 2m
Pleasant Street 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Concord Turnpike — 19.3 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Gardner, 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

18 mi · 24 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 45B Toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg Use 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

15 mi · 21 min · Concord Turnpike
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 86 Toward MA 68: Gardner, Hubbardston
27

Enter roundabout onto MA 68

17 ft · 0 sec · Timpany Boulevard
28

Continue on MA 68

276 ft · 5 sec · Timpany Boulevard
29

Continue on MA 68

402 ft · 8 sec · Donlan Street
30

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 68

196 ft · 3 sec · Donlon Street
31

Turn straight onto MA 68

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
32

Turn left onto City Hall Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · City Hall Avenue
33

At end of road, turn right onto Nichols Street

160 ft · 6 sec · Nichols Street
34

Turn right

94 ft · 7 sec
35

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given this drive is comfortably under two hours, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion from Brockton to Gardner. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour in Brockton and to allow for a relaxed pace. Since there are no designated stops and it's a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to pull over if you spot something interesting or need a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $12 cost is based on efficient travel, and local roads can sometimes involve more idling or slower speeds. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for numerous turns, so having your navigation set up before you leave Brockton will be key to a smooth journey.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.5 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.3 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 17 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.5 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gardner, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brockton, MA

This is one driving day of about 75 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Brockton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Concord Turnpike for about 19.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lexington, MA

38 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

Westwood, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sudbury, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.5 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Hen House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gardner, Massachusetts

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 75

Hours: 6 am–12:45 pm

+19786326322

Visit website

Moon Hill Brewing Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gardner, Massachusetts

0.1 mi

Main Streets Market & Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Concord, Massachusetts

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Oliver’s Café By The Falls

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fitchburg, MA

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.3

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19786963420

Visit website

Rise & Grind Cafe Fitchburg

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

2.6 mi

Identity Coffee Co.

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

2.6 mi

The Hen House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 75

Gardner, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–12:45 pm

+19786326322

Visit website

Moon Hill Brewing Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 75

Gardner, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+19786690122

Visit website

Main Streets Market & Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 37.5

Concord, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19783699948

Visit website

French Press Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.4

Needham, Massachusetts

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+17814002660

Visit website

Echo Bridge Restaurant & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.4

Newton, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+16179697092

Visit website

Heidi's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.8

Waltham, Massachusetts

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+17818915827

Visit website

Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.9

Leominster, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19787518606

Visit website

Sunset Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Brockton, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+15088572289

Visit website

Oliver’s Café By The Falls

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.3

Fitchburg, MA

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19786963420

Visit website

Rise & Grind Cafe Fitchburg

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.3

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19785030899

Visit website

Identity Coffee Co.

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.3

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19787907125

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 42.9

Acton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 48.2

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 48.2

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 48.2

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 48.2

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 42.9

Boxborough, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 48.2

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 48.2

Ayer, MA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Launch Family Entertainment Leominster

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 58.9

Leominster, Massachusetts

Hours: 3:30–8 pm

+19782375600

Visit website

Lexington Battle Green

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 32.1

Lexington, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17812748300

Visit website

Lexington Visitors Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 32.1

Lexington, Massachusetts

Hours: 9:30 am–3:30 pm

+17818621450

Visit website

Wilson Mountain Reservation

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 16.1

Dedham, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16176981802

Visit website

Minute Man National Historical Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 37.5

Lincoln, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

Visit website

The Billiards Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 53.6

Ayer, Massachusetts

Hours: 4 pm–12 am

+19787727665

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 73.9 — 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
73.9 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward MA 68: Gardner, Hubbardston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 86 Toward MA 68: Gardner, Hubbardston

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.00 one way

$24.01 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $13.09 $26.18
premium $4.82 $14.24 $28.48
diesel $5.61 $16.56 $33.12

Estimated Tolls: $1.62

Concord Turnpike (15.4 mi) $1.08
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

$12

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.5 0 $7.87 $3.60
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.56 $3.00
EV Truck/SUV 30 0 $10.50 $4.80

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Night in Brockton on Saturday

Local time

10:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gardner, MA

Night in Gardner on Saturday

Local time

10:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Lexington, MA

38 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

1 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

1h 48m 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 drive characterized by frequent turns rather than sustained highway cruising, given its 0% highway share. The route is designed for local travel, weaving through communities rather than bypassing them. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be navigating a series of intersections and changes in direction. This kind of driving can feel more engaging, offering a closer look at the towns you pass through as you make your way from Brockton to Gardner.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.3 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 Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75 miles you will encounter 23 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 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.

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 Gardner, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.

Portsmouth New Hampshire

12.9 mi in | ~18m | via US 1

About the Cities

Arriving in Gardner, MA

Full guide →

Gardner is a city of 21,000 people (2019) in Massachusetts. Gardner is known as the "Chair City" and "The Furniture Capital of New England", due to its long history in furniture production.

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 48m. Total distance: 75 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.3 miles on Concord Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.62 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.

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 Gardner, 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 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gardner, 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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