Brockton to Shelburne is 118.7 miles and takes about 2 hours 51 minutes via Concord Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traversing familiar Northeast landscapes. The route offers a mix of highway speeds and surface road cruising, making it a manageable drive for a single day. You'll likely appreciate the straightforward navigation as you head west across the state.
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
59.3 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Concord Turnpike
41.1 mi
57m
I 95
18.2 mi
24m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi
15m
Mohawk Trail
7.2 mi
9m
Amvets Highway
7.1 mi
8m
Massachusetts Avenue
6.2 mi
9m
MA 2
5.6 mi
8m
French King Highway
5.3 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 41.1 mi, about 57m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 240 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,778 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,746
Quietest
2 AM
~269 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a6anoon6p11p
Averaged across 52 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 Shelburne, 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
18 mi·24 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 45BToward MA 2 West: FitchburgUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto MA 2
0.5 mi·44 sec·Concord Highway
17
Continue on MA 2
3.3 mi·5 min·Cambridge Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.9 mi·6 min·Concord Turnpike
19
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi·35 sec·Elm Street
20
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 111
407 ft·5 sec·Union Turnpike
21
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi·39 sec·Union Turnpike
22
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
6.2 mi·9 min·Massachusetts Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Continue on MA 2
0.3 mi·21 sec·George W Stanton Highway
24
Continue on MA 2
11 mi·15 min·Captain Isaac Davis Highway
25
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
37 mi·51 min·Concord Turnpike
26
Continue on MA 2
2.0 mi·3 min·East Main Street
27
Continue on MA 2
0.8 mi·1 min·Public Works Boulevard
28
Continue on MA 2
1.9 mi·3 min·State Road
29
Continue on MA 2
2.4 mi·3 min·Mohawk Trail
30
Continue on MA 2
0.4 mi·42 sec·French King Highway
31
Continue on MA 2
0.2 mi·28 sec·Mohawk Trail
32
Continue on MA 2
4.9 mi·8 min·French King Highway
33
Continue on MA 2
4.5 mi·5 min·Mohawk Trail
34
Take the exit onto MA 2
0.2 mi·26 sec·MA 2
Exit 26Toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams
35
Continue on MA 2
5.4 mi·8 min·MA 2
36
Turn left onto Little Mohawk Road
232 ft·7 sec·Little Mohawk Road
37
Turn right onto Shelburne Center Road
0.1 mi·17 sec·Shelburne Center Road
38
Arrive at destination
Shelburne Center Road
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 51-minute drive, starting after morning rush hour in Brockton should give you a smooth departure. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $19, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the western half of the state, where services might be less frequent than closer to Boston. The transition from highway to surface roads around mile 70 is a good point to consider a brief stretch or restroom break.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.3 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.1 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 26 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.3 miles or 1h 24m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shelburne, 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 118.7 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 Concord Turnpike for about 41.1 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 112.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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 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...
7
31.7 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45B
Toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
6
112.9 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|MA 2
Take the exit onto MA 2 toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26
Toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.05 one way
$42.11 round trip
$4.51/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.90
$22.89
$45.78
premium
$5.29
$24.73
$49.45
diesel
$5.35
$25.00
$50.00
Estimated Tolls: $3.15
Concord Turnpike
(37.2 mi)$2.61
Concord Turnpike
(3.9 mi)$0.27
Cambridge Turnpike
(3.3 mi)$0.23
Union Turnpike
(0.6 mi)$0.04
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
$21
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.6
0
$12.46
$5.70
Efficient EV
29.7
0
$10.39
$4.75
EV Truck/SUV
47.5
0
$16.62
$7.60
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Brockton, MA
Afternoon
in Brockton on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny
N 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Shelburne, MA
Afternoon
in Shelburne on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Sunny
N 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
53°F
Westminster, MA
59 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.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 51m 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.
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
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...
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 20.5
. . . 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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 8.2
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...
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...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 102.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 59% highway, featuring a longest stretch of 41.1 miles on Concord Turnpike. Expect the highway portion to conclude around mile 70, transitioning to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. The numerous exits on the initial highway segments suggest a moderately busy environment before you reach more open cruising.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.1 mi on Concord Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 118.7 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: 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; at 12.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,081 ft66 ft
Total Climb
1,454 ft
Total Descent
984 ft
Highest Point
1,081 ft
~76.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,015 ft
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 Shelburne, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
12.9 mi in|~18m|via US 1
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Oliver's Café by the Falls
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cafeteria
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Poké Aces &Tea
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Dunkin'
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Dunkin'
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Lodge Wood Fire grill
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cuisine: fine_dining
Hungry as a Wolf
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cuisine: italian
Buckets
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cuisine: burger
Dunkin'
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Path Continues
Attraction
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Kiwanis Point
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Path Continues
Attraction
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Path Continues
Attraction
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
South Street Historic District
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Willard Common
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Wo Peen, The Dreamer
Artwork
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
South Street Historic District
District
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Pumunangwet, He Who Soots the Stars
Artwork
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
World War II Memorial
Memorial
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Templeton Common Historic District
District
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Veterans Memorial
Memorial
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Great Wolf Lodge
Hotel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 118.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.1 miles on Concord Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.15 in tolls one way, starting with Concord 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 8 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 Shelburne, 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. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 12.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Adams 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 Shelburne, MA before heading back.
