Origin
City of Taunton, MA
Morning in City of Taunton on Sunday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Taunton, 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
27m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Taunton, MA
Phil Evenden
Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
Connecting Taunton and Brockton, this 17.7-mile trip is a quick, straightforward transit through the heart of Massachusetts. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Because you remain within the Northeast region for the duration of the drive, you won't need to worry about major shifts in geography or climate. Whether you are running errands or commuting, this drive provides a reliable link between these two cities without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Belmont Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| New State Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Dean Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cape Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Church Green | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Taunton Green | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 11.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Taunton, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on this road
171 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn right onto MA 138
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broadway
4
Enter roundabout onto US 44; MA 140
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Taunton Green
5
Continue on US 44; MA 140
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
Taunton Green
6
Continue on US 44; MA 140
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 44
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Church Green
8
Continue on US 44
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Dean Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 44
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cape Road
10
Continue on US 44
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
New State Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
12
Merge onto MA 24
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31A
Toward MA 123 East: Brockton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto MA 123
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Belmont Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto MA 123
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
17
Turn uturn
68 ft
·
7 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pleasant Street
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 44; MA 140 / Taunton Green
Enter roundabout onto US 44; MA 140 / Taunton Green
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MA 123 East: Brockton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31A
Toward MA 123 East: Brockton
6
17.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MA 123 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 123 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.67 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
8:23 AM
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
2 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
27m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, your focus will be entirely on local roads like Amvets Highway, Belmont Street, and New State Highway. You will spend the most consistent portion of your time on the 11.2-mile stretch along Amvets Highway, which serves as the backbone of the trip. The lack of highway miles means you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel, navigating city-to-city traffic rather than cruising on open pavement.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 44; MA 140 / Taunton Green): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 44; MA 140 / Taunton Green): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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