Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Lakeville, MA
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Brockton to Lakeville is 17.6 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Bedford Street, Main Street, and South Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Massachusetts, making it an easy local excursion. The drive is characterized by frequent turns on local roads, so don't expect a high-speed cruise. It's a straightforward hop that's ideal for a quick errand or a brief change of scenery without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Street | 10 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Montello Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Crescent Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Burke's Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Lakeville, MA.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn right onto MA 28
Turn right onto MA 123
Turn left onto Burke's Court
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto MA 28; MA 106
Turn right onto MA 28
Turn right onto MA 18; MA 28; MA 104
Turn left onto MA 18; MA 28
Enter roundabout onto MA 18
Continue on MA 18
Turn right onto Precinct Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MA 123 / Crescent Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MA 28 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto MA 18; MA 28 / Bedford Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.82 one way
$5.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
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.
This route is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway sharing, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 17.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 10 miles on Bedford Street before you need to make a turn. Expect a consistent pace dictated by local traffic and traffic signals, rather than the freedom of open highway. It's the kind of drive where paying attention to your navigation is key, as you'll be making several turns to reach your destination.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 13 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 0.2 miles (MA 123 / Crescent Street): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 with national parks nearby.
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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