Tony & Penny's Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Ludlow, Massachusetts
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+14135836351
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
146.4 mi
236 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
21 DC fast
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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Hinsdale, MA
Tom Fisk
Brockton, MA to Hinsdale, MA is 146.4 miles and takes about 3h 22m via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, taking you from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a practical choice for a single-day trip. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without extensive planning.
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
73.2 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 81.9 mi | 1h 34m |
| I 95 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Worthington Road | 7 mi | 12m |
| Huntington Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Old North Road | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| Main Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| East Main Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 173 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,570 veh/hr typical · worst 6,687
Quietest
2 AM
~301 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Hinsdale, MA.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn left onto MA 28
Turn left onto MA 123
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto MA 27
Turn right onto MA 27
Take the ramp
Merge onto MA 24
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 93; US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 202; MA 10
Continue on US 202; MA 10
Turn right onto Notre Dame Street
At end of road, turn right onto Montgomery Street
Continue on Montgomery Road
Continue on Main Road
Continue on Montgomery Road
Turn right onto MA 112
Continue on MA 112
Enter roundabout onto MA 143
Continue on MA 143
Continue on MA 143
Continue on MA 143
Continue on MA 143
Continue on MA 143
Turn right onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
Leaving Brockton in the morning should allow you to reach Hinsdale with plenty of daylight remaining, given the 3h 22m estimated drive time. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $24, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the 81.9-mile stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike, as services can be spaced out on longer highway segments. Since this is a shorter drive, you have the flexibility to depart later in the day if needed.
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.
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 32 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.2 miles or 1h 32m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hinsdale, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brockton, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 146.4 miles and 3h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 73.2 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · final third
Ludlow, Massachusetts
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+14135836351
Cima Restaurant & Chop House
Wilbraham, Massachusetts
Brickhouse Tavern
Indian Orchard, Massachusetts
Best coffee break · final third
Ludlow, Massachusetts
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+14135890562
French Press Bakery & Cafe
Needham, Massachusetts
Sunset Cafe
Brockton, Massachusetts
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Ludlow, Massachusetts
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+14135836351
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Wilbraham, Massachusetts
Hours: 4:30–10 pm
+14132793322
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Indian Orchard, Massachusetts
Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm
+14133632728
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Wilbraham, Massachusetts
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+14135431500
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+15083478177
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Palmer, Massachusetts
Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm
+14132838983
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
North Grafton, Massachusetts
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+15088398800
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
West Springfield, Massachusetts
Hours: 4–10 pm
+14133424358
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Ludlow, Massachusetts
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+14135890562
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Needham, Massachusetts
Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm
+17814002660
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Brockton, Massachusetts
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+15088572289
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Newton, Massachusetts
Hours: 11 am–12 pm
+16179697092
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Dedham, Massachusetts
Hours: 4–9 pm
+17813261980
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Framingham, Massachusetts
Hours: 11 AM–12 AM
+16178387171
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Newton Centre, Massachusetts
Hours: 5 pm–1 am
+16174673555
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Brockton, Massachusetts
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+15085845200
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~12 min detour
Westfield, Massachusetts
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Indian Orchard, Massachusetts
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+14135434770
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Dedham, Massachusetts
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+16176981802
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Worcester, Massachusetts
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15089292700
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Worcester, Massachusetts
Hours: 11 am–7 pm
+17744207766
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+15084253543
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Hours: Closed
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.8 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Take the exit toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$25.97 one way
$51.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $28.23 | $56.46 |
| premium | $5.29 | $30.50 | $60.99 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $30.84 | $61.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.91
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
$26
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
EV Charging Along Route
21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Stoughton, MA
12 DCFC
Braintree MB.HPC
Braintree, MA
10 DCFC
South Shore Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Braintree, MA
8 DCFC
24 Ford of Easton
South Easton, MA
6 DCFC
Elite Health and Fitness
Stoughton, MA
6 DCFC
Ruby Wines
Ext Avon, MA
6 DCFC
ABC Commercial Properties Holbrook
Holbrook, MA
6 DCFC
Stoughton Lodging
Stoughton, MA
6 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.37 | $7.03 |
| Efficient EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.50 | $9.37 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Brockton on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Hinsdale on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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About 64% of this 146.4-mile route is highway, with a significant stretch of 81.9 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike. You'll experience a long period of highway cruising before transitioning to other roads. The frequent exits on the Massachusetts Turnpike suggest a generally developed corridor for much of the drive.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in.
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 29 significant decision points across 146.4 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 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; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
2,307 ft
Total Descent
985 ft
Highest Point
1,796 ft
~135.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,683 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brockton, MA and Hinsdale, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Albany, Newton, Weston, Albany New York and Massachusetts Turnpike Toll - among others.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
Albany
Newton
Weston
Albany New York
Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
Mass Pike: Boston
Mass Pike West: Warcester
Northampton
Founded 1700
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
Hindsdale is a small rural community deep in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. It mostly offers outdoor recreation and camping opportunities.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 146.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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