Origin
Brockton, MA
Morning in Brockton on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockton, MA to Harvard, 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
1h 16m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Harvard, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Brockton to Harvard, Massachusetts, expect a 50.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. This route is best suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the trip. Navigating this path involves traveling along local roads such as Church Street, Montello Street, and Centre Street rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, offering a practical way to connect these two Massachusetts towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 18.2 mi | 24m |
| MA 111 | 7.9 mi | 14m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Concord Turnpike | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Cambridge Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 18.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Harvard, 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
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
23
Take the exit onto MA 111
7.9 mi
·
14 min
·
MA 111
Exit 118
Toward MA 111 North: West Acton
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
MA 111
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 42.7 — 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
7
42.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
MA 111
Take the exit onto MA 111 toward MA 111 North: West Acton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 118
Toward MA 111 North: West Acton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.10 one way
$16.20 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 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 | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Harvard, MA
Morning in Harvard on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 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
17 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 16m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route features zero highway miles. Instead of the monotony of an interstate, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 50.6 miles. Because you are avoiding high-speed expressways, the drive requires more active attention to turns and local traffic flow. The experience is defined by these consistent local road segments, making it a more hands-on driving experience than a typical highway cruise. Expect the character of the road to remain steady as you transition through the Northeast landscape.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and MA 111. 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 50.6 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: 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.
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 Harvard, 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
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 1h 16m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.54 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 Harvard, 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 — 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harvard, 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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