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Trip from Brockton, MA to Hinsdale, MA

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Compiled 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 10m ★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m

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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Downtown Hinsdale, MA, MA

Hinsdale, MA

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

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 .

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 81.9 mi, about 1h 34m

Traffic on I-95

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

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

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 Hinsdale, 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

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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 39B-A Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

423 ft · 10 sec
Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
17

Continue on this road

351 ft · 8 sec · this road
Exit 39 A-B Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
18

Continue on this road

411 ft · 10 sec · this road
Exit 39 A-B Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 39B Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
21

Merge onto I 90

44 mi · 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

38 mi · 43 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
23

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 41 Toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
24

Keep slight right at fork

262 ft · 6 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Merge onto US 202; MA 10

363 ft · 8 sec · Southampton Road
Use the right lane.
26

Continue on US 202; MA 10

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Elm Street
27

Turn right onto Notre Dame Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Notre Dame Street
28

At end of road, turn right onto Montgomery Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street
29

Continue on Montgomery Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road
30

Continue on Main Road

5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road
31

Continue on Montgomery Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Montgomery Road
32

Turn right onto MA 112

7.0 mi · 12 min · Worthington Road
33

Continue on MA 112

5.9 mi · 10 min · Huntington Road
34

Enter roundabout onto MA 143

68 ft · 1 sec · Old North Road
35

Continue on MA 143

2.6 mi · 4 min · Old North Road
36

Continue on MA 143

2.8 mi · 5 min · Old North Road
37

Continue on MA 143

4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Road
38

Continue on MA 143

1.6 mi · 3 min · Peru Road
39

Continue on MA 143

1.0 mi · 1 min · Maple Street
40

Turn right onto Main Street

186 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
41

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.2 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.9 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 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.

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 146.4 miles and 3h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 Massachusetts Turnpike for about 81.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palmer, MA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Cochituate, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlton, MA

Meal break

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 check

Top 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Tony & Penny's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ludlow, Massachusetts

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third · 1h 12m to go 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14135836351

Visit website

Cima Restaurant & Chop House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Wilbraham, Massachusetts

1.2 mi

Brickhouse Tavern

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

1.3 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Primavera Cafe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ludlow, Massachusetts

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third · 1h 12m to go 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14135890562

Visit website

French Press Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Needham, Massachusetts

1.4 mi

Sunset Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brockton, Massachusetts

1.4 mi

Tony & Penny's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Ludlow, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14135836351

Visit website

Cima Restaurant & Chop House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Hours: 4:30–10 pm

+14132793322

Visit website

Brickhouse Tavern

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14133632728

Visit website

Blue Elephant Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+14135431500

Visit website

Village Pizza Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15083478177

Visit website

China House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Palmer, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+14132838983

Visit website

Cancúns Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

North Grafton, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+15088398800

Visit website

Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub at the Irish Cultural Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

West Springfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 4–10 pm

+14133424358

Visit website

Primavera Cafe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Ludlow, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14135890562

Visit website

French Press Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Needham, Massachusetts

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+17814002660

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

Echo Bridge Restaurant & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Newton, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+16179697092

Visit website

Brickhouse Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Dedham, Massachusetts

Hours: 4–9 pm

+17813261980

Visit website

Café Belô

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Framingham, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 AM–12 AM

+16178387171

Visit website

Cafe St. Petersburg

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Newton Centre, Massachusetts

Hours: 5 pm–1 am

+16174673555

Visit website

Stonebridge Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Brockton, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15085845200

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Westfield, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Charlton Service Plaza Westbound

0 mi from route

Westborough Service Plaza

0 mi from route

Natick Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Newton Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Framingham Service Plaza Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Ludlow Service Plaza Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Ludlow Service Plaza Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Westwood Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Charlton Service Plaza Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

2.2 mi from route

Titanic Historical Society

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14135434770

Visit website

Wilson Mountain Reservation

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Dedham, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16176981802

Visit website

EcoTarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15089292700

Visit website

Gold Coast Catering & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+17744207766

Visit website

Lakeside Bar & Grille

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15084253543

Visit website

DementedFX

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Holyoke, Massachusetts

Hours: Closed

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 29

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.

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...
8
24.8 mi into trip | ~35m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 39B-A Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Wes...
7
25.1 mi into trip | ~35m in

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

Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 To...
9
25.3 mi into trip | ~36m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 39B Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.97 one way

$51.93 round trip

$4.51/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
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

Massachusetts Turnpike (81.9 mi) $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

Tesla

12 DCFC

Braintree MB.HPC

Braintree, MA

MERCEDES_BENZ

10 DCFC

South Shore Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Braintree, MA

Tesla

8 DCFC

24 Ford of Easton

South Easton, MA

EV Connect

6 DCFC

Elite Health and Fitness

Stoughton, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Ruby Wines

Ext Avon, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

ABC Commercial Properties Holbrook

Holbrook, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Stoughton Lodging

Stoughton, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

RED_E: 9 eVgo Network: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 Tesla: 2 Blink Network: 1 EV Connect: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1 SWTCH: 1 MERCEDES_BENZ: 1

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.

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

3:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Sunny

N 2 to 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Hinsdale, MA

Afternoon in Hinsdale on Wednesday

Local time

3:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Sunny

NW 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

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 22m 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.

Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour $15 near mile 10.1
Park Closure: In-park transportation via the park trolley is currently unavailable.
Park Closure: Visitor Center and Historic Homes Closed Mondays and Tuesday Starting May 1
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

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...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 25.2
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 95.9
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . 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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 10.1
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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.

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 20.2
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

21 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 25.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.9 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,796 ft 113 ft

Total Climb

2,307 ft

Total Descent

985 ft

Highest Point

1,796 ft

~135.9 mi in

Elevation Range

1,683 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 Hinsdale, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Albany, Newton, Weston, Albany New York and Massachusetts Turnpike Toll - among others.

Portsmouth New Hampshire

12.9 mi in | ~18m | via US 1

Albany

24.8 mi in | ~35m

Newton

24.8 mi in | ~35m

Weston

24.8 mi in | ~35m

Albany New York

25.1 mi in | ~35m

Massachusetts Turnpike Toll

25.1 mi in | ~35m

Mass Pike: Boston

25.3 mi in | ~36m

Mass Pike West: Warcester

25.7 mi in | ~36m

Northampton

108.3 mi in | ~2h 13m

About the Cities

Starting in Brockton, MA

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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

  • 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

Arriving in Hinsdale, MA

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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).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 81.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.91 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts 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 11 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 Hinsdale, 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 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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.

Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Hinsdale, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, 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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