Origin
Brookline, MA
Afternoon in Brookline on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookline, MA to Brockton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookline, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
Brookline, MA to Brockton, MA is 25.7 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Amvets Highway/US 1/Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within Massachusetts. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it less about covering ground quickly and more about navigating through communities. It's a straightforward, same-day journey perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Providence Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lee Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Boylston Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 7.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookline, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on White Place
255 ft
·
16 sec
·
White Place
2
Turn left onto Davis Avenue
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Davis Avenue
3
Turn left onto Cypress Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cypress Street
4
Turn right onto MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Boylston Street
5
Turn left onto Lee Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Clyde Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Clyde Street
7
Turn right onto Newton Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Newton Street
8
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grove Street
9
Enter roundabout onto Grove Street
281 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grove Street
10
Continue on Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Grove Street
11
Continue on Independence Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Drive
12
Turn right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
13
Continue on Providence Highway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Providence Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South, US 1 North: Canton, Providence Rhode Island
15
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
16
Take the exit onto US 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on MA 24
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 33A
Toward MA 27 South: Brockton
Use the right lane.
20
Turn straight onto MA 27
425 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
21
Continue on MA 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn slight left onto MA 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Warren Avenue
24
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Elm Street
25
Turn left onto Main Street
514 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
26
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
27
Turn uturn
68 ft
·
7 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Lee Street
Turn left onto Lee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
15 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
22.8 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
7
25.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.23 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Brockton, MA
Afternoon in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 23% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a mix of roads, including Amvets Highway, US 1, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 7.3 miles on Amvets Highway. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires frequent attention to navigation and traffic signals, as the road conditions will likely change as you pass through different towns and intersections.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Lee Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Lee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Brookline, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Providence Rhode Island
9.2 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.2 miles (Lee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston 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 Brockton, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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