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Trip from Brockton, MA to Templeton, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
78.6 mi
127 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
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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Templeton, MA
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Trip Overview
Brockton to Templeton is 78.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 52 minutes via Concord Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traveling north from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a manageable one-day excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for a relatively quick trip between two points in eastern Massachusetts without a long commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.3 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Turnpike | 22.5 mi | 32m |
| I 95 | 18.2 mi | 24m |
| Captain Isaac Davis Highway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| 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 |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 22.5 mi, about 32m
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
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Templeton, 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 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Use 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 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use 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 45B
Toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
Use 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
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Concord Turnpike
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 83
Toward MA 2A, MA 101: East Templeton, Ashburnham
27
Keep slight right at fork
418 ft
·
11 sec
28
Turn straight onto MA 2A; MA 101
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Patriots Road
29
Turn left onto MA 101
140 ft
·
3 sec
·
Dudley Road
30
Turn right onto South Road
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Road
31
Arrive at destination
South Road
Trip Plan
Since this drive is under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid the worst of any commuter traffic. With only 78.6 miles, you might not need a dedicated stop, but there are plenty of opportunities for a quick break along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel; while the estimated cost is low at $13, it's always wise to top off before you leave Brockton. The longest stretch on Concord Turnpike is over 22 miles, so plan accordingly for that segment.
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 39.3 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.5 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.3 miles or 56m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Templeton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 78.6 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 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 22.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.3 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Newton Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Westwood Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Lexington Service Plaza Northbound
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 77.1 — 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
77.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward MA 2A, MA 101: East Templeton, Ashburnham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 83
Toward MA 2A, MA 101: East Templeton, Ashburnha...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.74 one way
$27.47 round trip
$4.44/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| premium | $5.31 | $16.43 | $32.87 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.84
Concord Turnpike
(18.6 mi)
$1.30
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
$14
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Origin
Brockton, MA
Afternoon in Brockton on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 1 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Templeton, MA
Afternoon in Templeton on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
Live 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
5 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 52m 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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 35.2
View on nps.gov
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
$15
near mile 10.8
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 21.7
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
. . . 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 10.8
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 46.1
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 32.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 58% of this 78.6-mile drive on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on Concord Turnpike measuring 22.5 miles. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you move through the landscape. Expect a moderate number of exits and entrances, especially on the highway portions, before settling into a more open feel on the surface roads.
58% 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: 22.5 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 Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.6 miles you will encounter 20 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
1,139 ft
103 ft
Total Climb
1,196 ft
Total Descent
171 ft
Highest Point
1,139 ft
~78.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,036 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Templeton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
12.9 mi in
|
~18m
|
via US 1
About the Cities
Starting in Brockton, MA
Full guide →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
- • 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
Arriving in Templeton, MA
Full guide →Founded 1751
Top landmarks
- • Baldwinville Village Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States
- • Templeton Common Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 78.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). 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 22.5 miles on Concord Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.84 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 Templeton, 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 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 Templeton, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
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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