Origin
Brockton, MA
Morning in Brockton on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockton, MA to Medford, 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
42m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Medford, MA
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Trip Overview
Brockton to Medford is 29.2 miles and takes about 42 minutes via I 93, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a short trip, perfect for a quick commute or a simple hop between cities without needing an overnight stay. Given its limited duration and distance, you'll find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 15.3 mi | 20m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Reynolds Memorial Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Salem Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Centre Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 15.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Medford, 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 right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 93; US 1
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 23
Toward MA 60: Medford, Malden
16
Enter roundabout onto MA 60
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Salem Street
17
Continue on MA 60
0.1 mi
·
49 sec
·
Salem Street
18
Continue on MA 60
52 ft
·
0 sec
·
Salem Street
19
Arrive at destination
MA 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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 right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
24.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward MA 60: Medford, Malden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward MA 60: Medford, Malden
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.35 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Medford, MA
Morning in Medford on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 63% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 93 and John F. Fitzgerald Expressway. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving on I 93 for 15.3 miles, indicating a consistent, faster pace for a good portion of the trip. Expect to be on the interstate for the bulk of your travel time, making it a direct and efficient path. The Amvets Highway also plays a role, contributing to the overall highway character.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and Amvets Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Medford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
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 42m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on I 93. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Medford, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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 Medford, 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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