Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Rochester, MA
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Brockton to Rochester is 32.4 miles and takes about 50 minutes via I-495 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts and the Northeast region, offering a mixed driving experience. It's a straightforward route, ideal for a short excursion or a quick commute between these two points. You'll encounter both highway cruising and surface street navigation on this relatively brief passage.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Bedford Street | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Marys Pond Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| MA 58 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Montello Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Crescent Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,890 veh/hr typical · worst 2,649
Quietest
2 AM
~47 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
40.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Rochester, 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
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MA 58
Turn right onto Marys Pond Road
Turn straight onto MA 105
Keep slight left at fork onto New Bedford Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.1 — 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
Take the exit toward MA 58 North: Carver, Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 58 North: Carver Plymouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$5.40 one way
$10.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| premium | $5.06 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Evening in Brockton on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Rochester on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
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 50-minute drive balances highway and surface roads, with 44% of the route on highways. You'll experience an 11.6-mile stretch on I-495 before transitioning to surface streets like Bedford Street and Main Street. Expect periods of higher speed travel on the interstate, followed by slower speeds and more frequent intersections as you approach your destination on local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
119 ft
Total Descent
203 ft
Highest Point
113 ft
Elevation Range
84 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brockton, MA to Rochester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.
Plymouth
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
Rochester is a town on Massachusetts' SouthCoast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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