Brockton to South Ashburnham is 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m via I 95 and Concord Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and surface roads on this relatively short trek. It's a practical route for a single-day trip, offering a straightforward way to get between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.9 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
18.2 mi
24m
Concord Turnpike
12.2 mi
18m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi
15m
Amvets Highway
7.1 mi
8m
Massachusetts Avenue
6.2 mi
9m
South Ashburnham Road
4.3 mi
7m
Cambridge Turnpike
3.3 mi
5m
Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 18.2 mi, about 24m
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 South Ashburnham, 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
8.3 mi·12 min·Concord Turnpike
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 94Toward Narrows Road, Depot Road
27
Turn right onto Depot Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Depot Road
28
Turn right onto MA 2A
0.4 mi·52 sec·State Road East
29
Turn left onto South Ashburnham Road
4.3 mi·7 min·South Ashburnham Road
30
Continue on Westminster Street
0.4 mi·51 sec·Westminster Street
31
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.8 mi·1 min·South Main Street
32
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this trip is less than two hours, you have flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic in the Brockton area. With only 73.9 miles and a fuel cost around $12, you likely won't need extensive planning for fuel stops. The longest stretch on I 95 is 18.2 miles, so keep an eye out for service areas if you need a break before reaching your destination. This short distance means you can easily adjust your schedule if something unexpected comes up on the road.
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 36.9 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 52m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Ashburnham, 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 73.9 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Brockton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 18.2 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 66.8 — 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
66.8 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward Narrows Road, Depot Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 94
Toward Narrows Road, Depot Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.04 one way
$20.08 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$11.20
$22.40
premium
$4.15
$12.07
$24.15
diesel
$3.75
$10.91
$21.82
Estimated Tolls: $1.12
Concord Turnpike
(8.3 mi)$0.58
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
$10
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.2
0
$7.76
$3.55
Efficient EV
18.5
0
$6.47
$2.96
EV Truck/SUV
29.6
0
$10.35
$4.73
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Morning
in Brockton on Saturday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Rain Showers
S 14 mph100% chanceLive forecast
Destination
South Ashburnham, MA
Morning
in South Ashburnham on Saturday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Rain Showers Likely
SW 9 mph56% 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
3 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
1h 49m 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...
. . . 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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 10.2
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 20.4
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 45.8
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 30.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is about 47% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on I 95 covering 18.2 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. Expect a mix of driving conditions as you navigate through different types of terrain. The change from Interstate speeds to surface road travel will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on I 95.
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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.9 miles you will encounter 21 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 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
981 ft81 ft
Total Climb
1,074 ft
Total Descent
206 ft
Highest Point
981 ft
~73.9 mi in
Elevation Range
900 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 South Ashburnham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.
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 1h 49m. Total distance: 73.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). 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 18.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.12 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 6 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 South Ashburnham, 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 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 Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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 South Ashburnham, MA before heading back.
