Origin
Cohasset, MA
Late night in Cohasset on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cohasset, 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
36m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Cohasset to Brockton, you are looking at a straightforward 20.3-mile trip. Expect the journey to take about 36 minutes under normal traffic conditions. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to complete in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an economical way to navigate between these two Massachusetts towns. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience familiar regional driving conditions throughout the entire duration of the trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Bedford Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Centre Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Justice Cushing Way | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Brockton Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Fort Hill Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pleasant Street
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cohasset, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on North Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto King Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
King Street
3
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
4
Continue on MA 3A
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Justice Cushing Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
353 ft
·
6 sec
·
Summer Street
6
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Summer Street
7
Turn left onto North Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Street
8
Turn left onto Central Street
212 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Street
9
Turn right onto South Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto Fort Hill Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Hill Street
11
Continue on Fresh River Avenue
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Fresh River Avenue
12
Continue on Commercial Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
13
Continue on Water Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Water Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Pleasant Street
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto MA 18
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on MA 18
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bedford Street
17
Turn right onto MA 123
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Brockton Avenue
18
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 123
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Brockton Avenue
19
Continue on MA 123
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Street
20
Turn left onto MA 28
437 ft
·
18 sec
·
Montello Street
21
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
331 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lincoln Street
22
Turn right
176 ft
·
17 sec
23
Turn left
12 ft
·
0 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 3A / Summer Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A / Summer Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Central Street
Turn left onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
6
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Pleasant Street
At end of road, turn left onto Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Lincoln Street
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
3:35 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
14 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
36m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the major interstates entirely. Because the highway share is 0%, your entire 20.3-mile journey will be spent navigating local roads like Pleasant Street, Bedford Street, and Centre Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.5-mile segment on Pleasant Street, meaning you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and intersections. This is not a high-speed cruise; rather, it is a consistent, winding path through the local landscape that requires your full attention behind the wheel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Pleasant Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near MA 3A / Summer Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 20.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 4.5 miles (MA 3A / Summer Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 3.5 miles on Pleasant Street. 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 4.5 miles (MA 3A / Summer Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area 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.
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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