Spanning 82.2 miles across Massachusetts, this trip takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes to complete. It is a straightforward, single-day excursion that connects Brookfield to Brockton within the Northeast region. With a fuel cost estimate of $13, you can easily manage this drive without needing an overnight stay. The route utilizes a combination of the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Yankee Division Highway, and the Amvets Highway to navigate the state. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick change of scenery, this route is efficient and budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Brookfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
44 mi
50m
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi
16m
Amvets Highway
7.3 mi
8m
Fiskdale Road
3.7 mi
6m
Brookfield Road
3.4 mi
5m
US 1
3.1 mi
4m
Main Street
1.7 mi
3m
Wilbur Cross Highway
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 44 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on this road
193 ft·19 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Common Street
79 ft·5 sec·Common Street
3
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
197 ft·13 sec·Lincoln Street
4
Turn left onto MA 148
0.3 mi·31 sec·Upper River Street
5
Continue on MA 148
3.7 mi·6 min·Fiskdale Road
6
Continue on MA 148
3.4 mi·5 min·Brookfield Road
7
Turn left onto US 20
1.6 mi·3 min·Main Street
8
Continue on US 20
0.6 mi·1 min·Charlton Road
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
10
Merge onto I 84
1.4 mi·2 min·Wilbur Cross Highway
11
Merge onto I 90
44 mi·50 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 123Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode IslandUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·28 sec·this road
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode IslandUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
12 mi·16 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 1
3.1 mi·4 min·US 1
Exit 26Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: BostonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 4Toward MA 24 South: Fall RiverUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on MA 24
7.3 mi·8 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·59 sec
Exit 33AToward MA 27 South: BrocktonUse the right lane.
21
Turn straight onto MA 27
425 ft·8 sec·Reynolds Memorial Highway
22
Continue on MA 27
0.7 mi·1 min·Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn slight left onto MA 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
0.3 mi·51 sec·Warren Avenue
25
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·West Elm Street
26
Turn left onto Main Street
514 ft·14 sec·Main Street
27
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft·13 sec·Church Street
28
Turn uturn
68 ft·7 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 1-hour and 50-minute trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without complex scheduling. Given that you will be navigating major arteries like the Massachusetts Turnpike, try to avoid typical morning or evening rush hours to ensure you maintain your estimated travel time. While the 82.2-mile distance is manageable in one go, keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Turnpike to avoid unnecessary stops. Since you won't need to plan for overnight lodging, focus your preparation on checking real-time traffic alerts for the Yankee Division and Amvets Highways before you pull out of your driveway.
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 41.1 miles from Brookfield, MA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44 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 18 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 55m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brockton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brookfield, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 82.2 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Brookfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 44 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 55.2 and 79.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
55.2 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...
9
56 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Isl...
8
68.4 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
71.5 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
79.3 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward MA 27 South: Brockton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 33A
Toward MA 27 South: Brockton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.16 one way
$26.31 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$14.35
$28.69
premium
$4.82
$15.61
$31.22
diesel
$5.61
$18.15
$36.30
Estimated Tolls: $2.64
Massachusetts Turnpike
(44 mi)$2.64
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
$13
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.7
0
$8.63
$3.95
Efficient EV
20.6
0
$7.19
$3.29
EV Truck/SUV
32.9
0
$11.51
$5.26
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Brookfield, MA
Late night
in Brookfield on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brockton, MA
Late night
in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
23 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 50m 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.
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...
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 53.8
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
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 59.5
. . . 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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 70.9
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...
21 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 53.8
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 79.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a balanced experience on this 82.2-mile journey, as it features a mixed profile that is 57% highway-based. You will spend the most significant portion of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which accounts for a 44-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. Beyond this primary highway segment, the character of the road shifts as you transition onto the Yankee Division and Amvets Highways. This variation keeps the drive engaging, moving you from high-speed interstate travel into the different traffic patterns associated with the local regional infrastructure.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 55.2 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 55.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
766 ft113 ft
Total Climb
415 ft
Total Descent
1,017 ft
Highest Point
766 ft
~11.7 mi in
Elevation Range
653 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 Brookfield, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Providence Rhode Island
55.2 mi in|~1h 11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 82.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m 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 44 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.64 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts 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 Brockton, 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 55.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Minute Man 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 Brockton, MA before heading back.
