Origin
Brockton, MA
Late night in Brockton on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockton, MA to Westminster, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
70 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
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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Westminster, MA
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Trip Overview
Brockton to Westminster is 70 miles and takes about 1 hour 41 minutes via I 95 and Concord Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll encounter a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you travel. Given the relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 18.2 mi | 24m |
| Concord Turnpike | 14.3 mi | 21m |
| 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 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 18.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Westminster, 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
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Concord Turnpike
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 92
Toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
27
Keep slight right at fork
305 ft
·
8 sec
28
Turn straight onto MA 2A; MA 140
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Road East
29
Turn right onto MA 2A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
30
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pleasant Street
31
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 1 hour 41 minute drive, consider leaving Brockton mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour and arrive in Westminster with ample daylight. Since this is a relatively short route, you won't need to plan for extensive stops; however, a brief break around the halfway point might be comfortable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $11, and plan your final fuel stop accordingly before you reach Westminster. The transition from highway to surface roads around the 37-mile mark is a good time to check your navigation.
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 35 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 49m 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 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 miles or 49m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westminster, 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 70 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 68.9 — 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
68.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 92
Toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.20 one way
$22.41 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.22 | $24.43 |
| premium | $4.82 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.27
Concord Turnpike
(10.4 mi)
$0.73
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
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Westminster, MA
Late night in Westminster on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 36.2
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
$15
near mile 9.7
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 9.7
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
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 45.9
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
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 31.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 53% of the travel on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 18.2 miles on I 95 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to see more frequent exits and merges as you navigate the highway portions, followed by a change in pace on the Concord Turnpike and Captain Isaac Davis Highway.
53% 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: 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 Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70 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
1,068 ft
48 ft
Total Climb
1,280 ft
Total Descent
326 ft
Highest Point
1,068 ft
~70 mi in
Elevation Range
1,020 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 Westminster, 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 →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.
Arriving in Westminster, MA
Full guide →Westminster is a town in Massachusetts.
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 41m. Total distance: 70 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). 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 $1.27 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.
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 Westminster, 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 Westminster, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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