Brockton to Monson is 86.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 55 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region towards the interior. Expect a straightforward drive with a significant portion on major highways. It's a practical option for a single-day trip, especially if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
43.8 mi
50m
I 95
11.3 mi
15m
Amvets Highway
7.1 mi
8m
Sturbridge Road
4 mi
5m
Brimfield Road
3 mi
4m
Main Street
2.4 mi
5m
Palmer Road
2.3 mi
2m
Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 43.8 mi, about 50m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 346 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,409 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,419
Quietest
2 AM
~307 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Monson, 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 41BToward I 93 South, US 1 SouthUse 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 1BToward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New HampshireUse 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-AToward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, WestonUse 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-BToward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
18
Continue on this road
411 ft·10 sec·this road
Exit 39 A-BToward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, WestonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 39BToward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New YorkUse 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 right at fork onto I 84
1.6 mi·2 min·Wilbur Cross Highway
Exit 78Toward I 84: Hartford, New York CityUse the slight right lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 6BToward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer
24
Merge onto US 20
436 ft·8 sec·Charlton Road
25
Take the exit
392 ft·14 sec
26
Continue on US 20
0.3 mi·40 sec·Charlton Road
27
Continue on US 20
1.6 mi·3 min·Main Street
28
Continue on US 20
1.0 mi·1 min·Brimfield Road
29
Continue on US 20
4.0 mi·5 min·Sturbridge Road
30
Continue on US 20
366 ft·6 sec·Sturbridge Road
31
Continue on US 20; MA 19
0.3 mi·21 sec·Main Street
32
Continue on US 20
2.3 mi·2 min·Palmer Road
33
Turn left
49 ft·3 sec
34
Turn right onto Main Palmer Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Main Palmer Road
35
Continue on Monson Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Monson Road
36
Continue on Brimfield Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Brimfield Road
37
Continue on Bethany Road
0.1 mi·23 sec·Bethany Road
38
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.2 mi·44 sec·Chestnut Street
39
Continue on MA 32
0.4 mi·56 sec·Main Street
40
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
233 ft·10 sec·Harrison Avenue
41
Arrive at destination
Harrison Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 55 minute duration, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the drive and potentially explore your destination. With a fuel cost around $14, filling up before you leave Brockton is advisable. There are no specific stops recommended on this route, but the longest stretch without an exit is 43.8 miles, so plan accordingly if you need to stretch your legs or refuel. This is an easy day trip where you can depart at your leisure.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.8 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monson, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brockton, MA
This is one driving day of about 86.1 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Brockton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 43.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.8 and 70.2 — 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...
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
9
70.2 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|I 84 / Wilbur Cross Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84 / Wilbur Cross Highway toward I 84: Hartford, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 78
Toward I 84: Hartford, New York City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.69 one way
$23.39 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$13.05
$26.10
premium
$4.15
$14.07
$28.14
diesel
$3.75
$12.71
$25.42
Estimated Tolls: $2.63
Massachusetts Turnpike
(43.8 mi)$2.63
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
$12
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.8
0
$9.04
$4.13
Efficient EV
21.5
0
$7.53
$3.44
EV Truck/SUV
34.4
0
$12.05
$5.51
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Brockton, MA
Afternoon
in Brockton on Saturday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Rain Showers
S 14 mph100% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Monson, MA
Afternoon
in Monson on Saturday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 10 mph41% chanceLive 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
1 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
1h 55m 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
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
$15
near mile 8.9
Park Closure: Upcoming Site Closure – Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 26.7
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 20.8
. . . 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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 8.9
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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 86.1
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
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 26.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 65% of the total mileage on major interstates. You'll encounter a long stretch of 43.8 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike before transitioning to other roads. Keep an eye out for frequent exits along the Turnpike, indicating a more developed corridor. Once you leave the main highway, expect a change in the driving environment to surface streets.
65% 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: 43.8 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.1 miles you will encounter 27 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 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
Mostly flat terrain
708 ft77 ft
Total Climb
911 ft
Total Descent
597 ft
Highest Point
708 ft
~67.6 mi in
Elevation Range
631 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 Monson, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Albany, Newton, Weston, Albany New York and Massachusetts Turnpike Toll - among others.
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
Monson is a small town in Maine, with a population of 609 according to the 2020 census. It was incorporated in 1822, and named after Monson, Massachusetts. Monson is primarily known for its slate quarries and it being the last town before the 100 mile wilderness on the Appalachian Trail. Today it has become something of an artist's town featuring galleries and several restaurants while still catering to thru hikers of the AT.
Top landmarks
•Jacob Thompson House — historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 86.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.63 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 9 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 Monson, 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 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 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 Monson, MA before heading back.
