This 83.3-mile journey from Brockton, MA to Nantucket, MA is designed for a single day of exploration, taking approximately 3 hours and 44 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate the Pilgrims Highway and Mid Cape Highway, with a significant portion on Hyannis - Nantucket. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $13. Expect a turn-heavy local drive profile, so plan for frequent adjustments rather than a straight shot. This route is entirely within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, making for a cohesive regional experience.
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
41.6 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Nantucket, MA.
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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·11 sec·Church Street
4
Turn right onto MA 28
0.2 mi·35 sec·Montello Street
5
Turn left onto MA 123
1.9 mi·3 min·Crescent Street
6
Turn right onto MA 14
0.3 mi·27 sec·Alger Street
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Continue on MA 14
0.1 mi·10 sec·West Crook Street
8
Continue on MA 14
2.5 mi·4 min·Auburn Street
Use the straight lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto MA 14
0.6 mi·1 min·Washington Street
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Turn left onto MA 14
1.3 mi·2 min·Oak Street
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Turn right onto MA 27
0.9 mi·1 min·Franklin Street
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Continue on MA 27
3.1 mi·6 min·Main Street
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Continue on MA 27
3.4 mi·6 min·School Street
14
Continue on MA 27
3.3 mi·5 min·Pembroke Street
15
Continue on MA 106
1.3 mi·2 min·Main Street
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
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Merge onto MA 3
5.3 mi·6 min·Pilgrims Highway
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Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3
12 mi·15 min·Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on MA 3
0.2 mi·19 sec·Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on US 6
0.4 mi·45 sec·Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on US 6
13 mi·17 min·Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 68Toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis
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Keep slight left at fork
304 ft·8 sec
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Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
25
Turn straight onto MA 132
2.8 mi·5 min·Iyannough Road
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Enter roundabout onto Barnstable Road
228 ft·4 sec·Barnstable Road
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Continue on Barnstable Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Barnstable Road
28
Continue on Ocean Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Ocean Street
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Turn left onto South Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·South Street
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Turn right onto South Street Dock
369 ft·28 sec·South Street Dock
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Turn left onto Slip 1
51 ft·3 sec·Slip 1
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Continue on Slip 1
197 ft·14 sec·Slip 1
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Continue on Hyannis - Nantucket
28 mi·2 hr 14 min·Hyannis - Nantucket
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Continue on Slip 1
143 ft·13 sec·Slip 1
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Turn left onto Steamboat Wharf
67 ft·7 sec·Steamboat Wharf
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Continue on Steamboat Wharf
244 ft·8 sec·Steamboat Wharf
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Continue on Broad Street
397 ft·19 sec·Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Water Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·South Water Street
Use the right lane.
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Turn right onto Main Street
513 ft·16 sec·Main Street
Use the right lane.
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Turn right onto Centre Street
120 ft·3 sec·Centre Street
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Arrive at destination
Centre Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under 4 hours, this 83.3-mile trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. Departing in the morning will give you ample time to enjoy your destination on Nantucket. While there's only one recommended stop, the nature of this turn-heavy local drive means you'll naturally encounter opportunities for brief pauses. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the frequent turns on roads like Pilgrims Highway and Mid Cape Highway will require your attention. The fuel cost is a modest $13, so you shouldn't need to worry about frequent refueling stops.
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 41.6 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.3 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 18 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.6 miles or 1h 6m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nantucket, 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 83.3 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 Hyannis - Nantucket for about 28.3 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 83.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
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50 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis
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83 mi into trip|~3h 43m in|South Water Street
Turn left onto South Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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83.1 mi into trip|~3h 44m in|Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.33 one way
$26.66 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$14.54
$29.08
premium
$4.82
$15.82
$31.63
diesel
$5.61
$18.39
$36.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25
0
$8.75
$4.00
Efficient EV
20.8
0
$7.29
$3.33
EV Truck/SUV
33.3
0
$11.66
$5.33
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brockton, MA
Night
in Brockton on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nantucket, MA
Night
in Nantucket on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
41°F
Plymouth, MA
42 mi in
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.
Road read
3h 44m 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.
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...
. . . 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...
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.
The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
$25
near mile 51.7
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 37.3
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this 83.3-mile drive is best described as a turn-heavy local route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be on more varied roads, likely with more intersections and traffic lights than a typical interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.3 miles on Hyannis - Nantucket, so be prepared for more frequent, shorter segments of driving. The experience will feel more like navigating through towns and local byways rather than a high-speed transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.3 mi on Hyannis - Nantucket.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 83.3 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 50 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Brockton, MA and Nantucket, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Hyannis.
Cape Cod
19 mi in|~36m
Hyannis
50 mi in|~1h 17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 83.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.3 miles on Hyannis - Nantucket. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Nantucket, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 50 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Nantucket, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.
