Brockton to Shutesbury is 101.9 miles and takes about 2h 28m via Concord Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, starting in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. It's a manageable drive that balances highway cruising with surface road travel. You'll find it's a straightforward route, suitable for a single day of travel without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.9 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Concord Turnpike
35.3 mi
49m
I 95
18.2 mi
24m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi
15m
Daniel Shays Highway
10 mi
16m
Amvets Highway
7.1 mi
8m
Massachusetts Avenue
6.2 mi
9m
Cambridge Turnpike
3.3 mi
5m
Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 35.3 mi, about 49m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 480 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,652 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,607
Quietest
2 AM
~278 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.3×
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 Shutesbury, 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
31 mi·43 min·Concord Turnpike
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 71Toward US 202 South: Athol, Belchertown
27
Turn left onto US 202
10 mi·16 min·Daniel Shays Highway
28
Turn right onto Prescott Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Prescott Road
29
Continue on Cooleyville Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Cooleyville Road
30
Turn right onto Wendell Road
0.3 mi·33 sec·Wendell Road
31
Arrive at destination
Wendell Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 28m estimated drive time, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon will give you plenty of time to arrive before dark. With only 101.9 miles, you don't need to plan for extensive stops; a single break for fuel or a quick stretch would suffice. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $17, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially before you transition off the main highways. The longest stretch on Concord Turnpike is over 35 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with that segment before you begin.
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 50.9 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.3 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 22 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.9 miles or 1h 13m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shutesbury, 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 101.9 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Brockton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Concord Turnpike for about 35.3 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 89.9 — 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
8
89.9 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South: Athol, Belchertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 71
Toward US 202 South: Athol, Belchertown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.00 one way
$34.00 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$18.72
$37.43
premium
$5.06
$20.29
$40.58
diesel
$5.60
$22.46
$44.92
Estimated Tolls: $2.74
Concord Turnpike
(31.4 mi)$2.20
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
$17
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.6
0
$10.70
$4.89
Efficient EV
25.5
0
$8.92
$4.08
EV Truck/SUV
40.8
0
$14.27
$6.52
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Brockton, MA
Late night
in Brockton on Wednesday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 2 to 6 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Shutesbury, MA
Late night
in Shutesbury on Wednesday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
S 6 mph50% 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 28m 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 21.1
. . . 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
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 10.5
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 45.7
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 101.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 57% of the route on highways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 35.3 miles on Concord Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads. Expect the highway to eventually give way to more local traffic and varied speed limits as you get closer to your destination.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.3 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 21 significant decision points across 101.9 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
1,226 ft111 ft
Total Climb
1,550 ft
Total Descent
437 ft
Highest Point
1,226 ft
~101.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,116 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 Shutesbury, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire and Belchertown.
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 28m. Total distance: 101.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). 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 35.3 miles on Concord Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.74 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 7 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 Shutesbury, 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. There are 7 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 Shutesbury, MA before heading back.
